word
German
Fernweh
FERN-vay
/ˈfɛrnveɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fernweh
Dictionary meaning
An ache or longing for distant places; far-sickness.
Examples
- Scrolling travel photos gave her a pang of fernweh.
Pronunciation tips
- German; 'w' sounds like English 'v'.
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