yearn
word
Definition
To strongly wish or long for something, usually something you miss or cannot easily have.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often relates to deep emotional desire, such as missing someone or longing for a better life. Common collocations: 'yearn for', 'yearn to'. Not used for casual wants; more intense than 'want' or 'wish'.
Spanish: ansiar - anhelarPortuguese (BR): ansiar - almejarPortuguese (PT): ansiar - almejarChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 想念Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 想念Hindi: तरसना - लालायित होनाArabic: يشتاق - يتوقBengali: আকুলভাবে চাওয়া - ব্যাকুল হওয়াRussian: тосковать - жаждатьJapanese: 切望する - 恋い焦がれるVietnamese: khao khát - ao ướcKorean: 간절히 바라다 - 그리워하다Turkish: özlemek - hasret çekmek - çok istemekUrdu: ترسنا - آرزو کرناIndonesian: merindukan - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
I yearn for home when I travel.
basic
She yearns to see her old friends again.
basic
Many people yearn for peace and happiness.
basic
After years apart, he still yearned for her presence.
natural
Kids often yearn for things they can’t have.
natural
Sometimes I just yearn for a quiet day without any stress.
natural