die Lust (auf)

Plural: die Lüste
Based on: *las-
Noun #532 Noun
  1. the "feel like it"
  2. the lust, the sexual desire
1.

the "feel like it"

(VERY common way to talk about what you feel like having or doing at a given time. Very common in the phrasing "Lust haben auf+Acc")
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  • Hast du Lust auf ein Eis?
  • Do you feel like having an ice cream?
2.

the lust, the sexual desire

(Doesn't sound as "lusty" as in English.)
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  • Er hatte Lust auf ein romantisches Abendessen.
  • He had desire for a romantic dinner.

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How to say “feel like” in German

"I feel like" can express three different things - wanting, perceiving and thinking. And they each have their own translation in German.

Vocab: Lust haben auf, Bock haben auf, sich fühlen, das Gefühl haben, glauben, denken

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Hi Lieber Emanuel, Ich glaube, dieses Wort verdient es, näher angeschaut/ erklärt zu werden.

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I put it on the list :)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Lust (auf)' have?

Lust (auf) has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the "feel like it", 2. the lust, the sexual desire.

What is the gender of 'Lust (auf)'?

die

What is the plural of 'Lust (auf)'?

die Lüste

What is 'Lust (auf)' related to?

The word 'Lust (auf)' is related to *las-.

Where can I learn more about 'Lust (auf)'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Lust (auf)':

How to say “feel like” in German
"I feel like" can express three different things - wanting, perceiving and thinking. And they each have their own translation in German.
Vocab: Lust haben auf, Bock haben auf, sich fühlen, das Gefühl haben, glauben, denken
Read article