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longing
ˈlɒŋɪŋ
noun
tęsknota
Also
pragnienie(n)żądza(f)
Definition
A strong, persistent, and often wistful desire or craving for something.
Examples
He felt a deep longing for his homeland.
Czuł głęboką tęsknotę za swoją ojczyzną.
Her longing for adventure was evident in her eyes.
Jej pragnienie przygody było widoczne w jej oczach.
Collocations
deep longingsense of longinglonging for home
adjective
tęskny
Also
stęskniony
Definition
Showing or expressing a strong desire or yearning.
Examples
She gave him a longing look as he left.
Spojrzała na niego tęsknym wzrokiem, gdy odchodził.
His longing gaze followed the ship until it disappeared.
Jego stęsknione spojrzenie śledziło statek, aż zniknął.
Collocations
longing looklonging gazelonging sigh
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