verlangen
longing; desire; to long for
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/vərˈlɑŋ.ən/
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Cultural Note
Verlangen as a noun captures deep emotional yearning. It appears frequently in Dutch poetry and love songs. The phrase 'verlangen naar' (longing for) expresses both romantic desire and general wistfulness, a sentiment deeply embedded in Dutch literary tradition.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb een groot verlangen naar jou.
I have a great longing for you.
Het verlangen werd steeds sterker.
The longing grew ever stronger.