Lust
See also: lust
German
Etymology
From Middle High German lust, from Old High German lust, from Proto-Germanic *lustuz. Cognate with English lust, West Frisian lust, Dutch lust.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /lʊst/
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Noun
Lust f (genitive Lust, plural Lüste)
- desire; the wish to do or have something
- satisfaction of desire; pleasure; fun
Usage notes
- In both senses, the word may also refer to sexuality, but this association is much less pronounced than in English lust.
Declension
Antonyms
- Unlust f
Derived terms
Further reading
- Lust in Duden online
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