German Word of the Day — 4th of Mar, 2026
Wanderlust
/ˈvandɐlʊst/ • noun (feminine)
A strong desire or impulse to travel and explore the world
Wanderlust
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Examples
Ihre Wanderlust trieb sie in ferne Länder.
Her wanderlust drove her to distant lands.
Im Frühling spüre ich immer eine starke Wanderlust.
In spring I always feel a strong wanderlust.
Die Wanderlust ist ein typisch deutsches Gefühl.
Wanderlust is a typically German feeling.
Synonyms
Reiselust
Fernweh
Reisefieber
Abenteuerlust
Usage
Wanderlust is one of the most famous German loanwords in English. In German it combines "wandern" (to hike/wander) and "Lust" (desire). Unlike English usage, the German word often emphasizes hiking and nature exploration, not just general travel.
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