verlangen
Translation
to demand, to require, to ask for, to long for
Examples
Er verlangt eine Entschuldigung.
He demands an apology.
Diese Arbeit verlangt viel Geduld.
This work requires a lot of patience.
Sie verlangt nach ihrem Vater.
She is longing for her father.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to demand sth. from sb. He demands an apology from her.
((nach+3)) to long for sth./sb. The patient is asking for the doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to demand, to require; Antonyms: to offer, to give
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix indicating change or finality) and 'langen' (to reach, to be long). The idea is to strongly reach for something.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone making a 'very long' (ver-lang) speech demanding action.