longing

Ciddi ve derin, pek tutkulu olmayan, daha ziyade melankolik bir arzu.

Nasıl kullanılır

The noun 'longing' typically appears in formal or literary contexts, often expressing a sentimental yearning for something or someone. A common grammatical nuance is that 'longing' is frequently used with the preposition 'for', as in 'a longing for home'. Learners should note that 'longing' is not typically used to describe a strong or urgent desire, which would be better expressed with words like 'yearning' or 'craving'.