Todessehnsucht

dieNoun

death wish; longing for death

English translations

  1. 01

    yearning for death

  2. 02

    desire for death

Word details

German meaning
Todessehnsucht bezeichnet ein starkes Verlangen nach dem Tod oder dem Sterben. Es ist ein Begriff, der oft in der Psychologie und Philosophie verwendet wird.
English meaning
Death wish refers to a strong desire for death or dying. It is a term often used in psychology and philosophy.
Synonym
Thanatos
German example
Seine Todessehnsucht war so stark, dass er professionelle Hilfe suchte.
English example
His death wish was so strong that he sought professional help.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Todessehnsucht
Plural Form
die Todessehnsüchte

Example sentences with “Todessehnsucht”

  1. Er leidet unter einer tiefen Todessehnsucht. (He suffers from a deep longing for death.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of 'Todessehnsucht'?

It is a feminine noun (die). It is a compound of 'Tod' (death) and 'Sehnsucht' (longing).