Verlangen
Example: Viele Kunden verlangen bessere Qualität und schnellen Service.
Definition
"Verlangen" means to demand or require something strongly, often used when someone insists on receiving better quality or faster service, as in the example phrase where many customers demand better quality and quick service.
Etymology
The word "verlangen" comes from the German prefix 'ver-' combined with 'langen,' meaning 'to reach' or 'to stretch.' Originally, it implied reaching out for something desired, which evolved into the sense of demanding or strongly wishing for something.
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"Verlangen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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