Neuter

Heimweh

Opposite of
Fernweh
Synonyms

Sehnsucht nach der Heimat

Sehnsuchtnach Vergangenheit

Sehnsucht nach Vergangenheit

Heimwehgefühl

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhaɪ̯mˌveː/
Etymology

In summary

Heim + Weh. Originally a medical term in Switzerland. Cognate to Alemannic German Häiwee, Bavarian Haimweh (Upper Austrian), Low German Heimweih.

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