VERB
sehnen/ˈzeːnən/to long for; to yearn
sehnen is a German verb that means to long for or to yearn. It is pronounced /ˈzeːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sehnte" and the past participle is "gesehnt".
Definitions
1.to yearn for something; to feel a strong longing or desire (usually used reflexively: sich nach etwas sehnen)(emotional need)
a.to long for or yearn for someone or something emotionally
Nach dem langen Winter sehne ich mich nach Sonne und Wärme.—After the long winter, I yearn for sun and warmth.
b.to feel homesick or nostalgic (for places, people, times)
Sie sehnt sich nach ihrer Familie.—She longs for her family.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sehnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sehne |
| Present (du) | sehnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sehnt |
| Preterite (ich) | sehnte |
| Participle II | gesehnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sehnte |
| Imperative (singular) | sehne |
| Imperative (plural) | sehnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sehnen" mean in English?
- "sehnen" means to long for or to yearn. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sehnen"?
- "sehnen" is pronounced /ˈzeːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sehnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sehnen" is "gesehnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sehnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sehnen" becomes "sehnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sehnen"?
- "sehnen" is a verb in German.
