Heimweh

English

Etymology

From German Heimweh.

Noun

Heimweh (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon, uncountable) homesickness

German

Etymology

Heim + Weh. Originally a medical term in Switzerland; see Alemannic German Häiwee.

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

Heimweh n (genitive Heimwehes or Heimwehs, no plural)

  1. homesickness

Antonyms

Descendants

Further reading

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