German Word · Advanced
Fernweh
wanderlust
Pronunciation: FERN-vay
Meaning
Literally 'distance-pain' — an aching longing for far-away places.
Example
Ich habe Fernweh.
I have wanderlust.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Fernweh out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level German word.