Translation
desire, urge; enthusiasm, the mood (for something)
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Word origin
From Old High German lust, the same Germanic root as English lust, though the German word has broadened to mean any desire or enthusiasm, not only a sexual one.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- lust
- English cognates
- lust
Grammar
Examples
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I don't feel like going out today.
Schokolade.
She has a real craving for chocolate.
, mitzukommen?
Do you fancy coming along?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: Words 761-770.