begehren
Translation
to desire, to covet, to crave, to long for
Examples
Er begehrt nur Macht und Geld.
He only desires power and money.
Was begehrt dein Herz?
What does your heart desire?
Grammar Patterns
to desire ((sth.)): Er begehrt Reichtum über alles.
to desire ((sb.)): Der König begehrte die Prinzessin.
Similar Words
to wish (wünschen), to demand (verlangen), to long for (sich sehnen nach)
Etymology
From 'be-' + Old High German 'geron' (to desire). Related to 'Gier' (greed).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'yearn'. It also sounds a bit like 'eager'. It's a strong, almost greedy desire for something.