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yearning
/ˈjɜːnɪŋ/
noun
tęsknota
Also
pragnienie(n)
Definition
A strong and often sad or melancholic desire for something.
Examples
She felt a deep yearning for her homeland.
Czuła głęboką tęsknotę za ojczyzną.
His yearning for adventure was undeniable.
Jego pragnienie przygód było niezaprzeczalne.
Collocations
deep yearningsecret yearningsense of yearning
adjective
tęskniący
Also
stęskniony(m)
Definition
Expressing a strong desire or longing.
Examples
He gave her a yearning look.
Spojrzał na nią tęskniącym wzrokiem.
The yearning eyes of the child looked out the window.
Tęskniące oczy dziecka patrzyły przez okno.
Collocations
yearning lookyearning heart
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