Fernweh

German

Watching planes go by at an airport may inflict Fernweh.

Etymology

fern (“far”) +‎ Weh (“pain”). Literally "farsickness" or "longing for far-off places", as contrasted with Heimweh (“homesickness, longing for home”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛʁnveː/
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  • Hyphenation: Fern‧weh
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Noun

Fernweh n (genitive Fernwehes or Fernwehs, no plural)

  1. wanderlust (desire to travel, a longing for far-off places)
    Synonym: Wanderlust
    Antonym: Heimweh

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