özlem vs hasret
Turkish word comparison
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| özlem | hasret |
|---|---|
ÖZ-lem noun | hah-SRET noun |
| a strong feeling of missing someone or something; longing | a deep feeling of longing for someone or something that is absent |
How they differ
"Hasret" is the closest true synonym of "özlem," but it sounds a little more emotional, lyrical, and often more personal. Compared with "özlem," it can feel more intense and more strongly tied to separation from a person, place, or cherished time.
When to use each
When to use özlem: Use "özlem" when you want a neutral, general word for longing or missing something.
When to use hasret: Use "hasret" when you want to emphasize heartfelt, painful, or poetic longing.
Side-by-side examples
- Kızına duyduğu özlem hiç azalmadı.
(His longing for his daughter never decreased.) - Kızına duyduğu hasret hiç azalmadı.
(His longing for his daughter never decreased.)
Register & nuance: "Hasret" is very common in everyday Turkish, but it also appears often in songs, poetry, and emotionally expressive speech.