NOUN

Verlangen/fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/desire; longing; demand

Verlangen is a German noun that means desire, longing, or demand. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Verlangen".

Definitions

1.a strong desire or longing for something(emotion, wish)

a.urgent wish for something, especially something emotional or abstract

Er hatte ein starkes Verlangen nach Freiheit.He had a strong longing for freedom.

2.a formal or explicit request or demand(request, demand)

a.official or formal expression of a demand

Auf sein Verlangen wurde das Protokoll geändert.The protocol was changed at his request.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Verlangendie Verlangen
Genitivedes Verlangensder Verlangen
Dativedem Verlangenden Verlangen
Accusativedas Verlangendie Verlangen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verlangen" mean in English?
"Verlangen" means desire, longing, or demand. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verlangen"?
"Verlangen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verlangen" der, die, or das?
"Verlangen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Verlangen"?
The plural of "Verlangen" is "Verlangen".
What part of speech is "Verlangen"?
"Verlangen" is a noun in German.

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