dorst
Translation
thirsted, longed for, craved
Examples
Er dorst nach Anerkennung.
He thirsted for recognition.
Die Seele dorst nach Wahrheit.
The soul longed for truth.
Grammar Patterns
((nach+3)) to thirst for sth. He thirsted for revenge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: longed for, craved, yearned for
Etymology
From Old High German 'dursten'. It is the simple past tense of the verb 'dürsten' (to thirst).
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word "thirst". Think of "dorst" as a more poetic, intense form of thirsting for something, like knowledge or revenge.