German Word of the Day
Wanderlust
ˈvandɐlʊst • noun (feminine) — 4th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: A strong desire or impulse to travel and explore the world
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
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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