Burn for Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɝn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BURN-for
bˈɜːn/ /fˈɔː
BURN-for
Definition
To feel a very strong desire or passion for someone or something, often used in a romantic or emotional context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and poetic; often used for romantic longing ('burn for you'). Can also describe intense desire for goals or dreams. Not literal. Common in literature, song lyrics, and emotional speech.
Spanish: arder por - desear intensamentePortuguese (BR): arder de desejo por - ter um desejo intenso porPortuguese (PT): arder por - desejar intensamenteChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 强烈想要Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 強烈想要Hindi: के लिए तड़पना - के लिए जुनून होनाArabic: يتوق إلى - يشتاق إلىBengali: তীব্রভাবে আকাঙ্ক্ষা করাRussian: гореть желанием (по кому-л.)Japanese: 強く求める - 切望するVietnamese: khao khát - thèm muốn mãnh liệtKorean: 간절히 바라다 - 열망하다Turkish: için yanıp tutuşmak - şiddetle istemekUrdu: کے لیے تڑپنا - شدید خواہش کرناIndonesian: sangat merindukan - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
He burns for adventure and new experiences.
basic
She burns for success in her career.
basic
Many poets burn for true love.
basic
I've never seen someone burn for their dreams like she does.
natural
He still burns for his first love, even after all these years.
natural
Whenever he listens to that song, he burns for the days he spent abroad.
natural