Fernweh (noun) (German)
fern-vay
A longing for faraway places; a deep ache to travel and explore the world.
Fernweh is formed from two German words:
fern = far, distant
Weh = pain, ache, sorrow, longing
Example sentences
“I’ve lived with fernweh my whole life, it’s the reason I’m in Germany in the first place.”
Author Matt Haig is set to open a new bookshop in Brighton. The writer, best known for his bestselling books including Reasons to Stay Alive, The Midnight Library, and How…
Greek myths with their myriad of gods, goddess and mystical creatures have long intrigued, captured and inspired people around the world. With Homer’s Odyssey about to hit the big screens…
