Wanderlust
- “what does wanderlust mean”
- “is wanderlust a german word”
- “fernweh meaning”
- “word for wanting to travel”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Wanderlust | Hiraeth |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Away from home | Back towards home |
| Language | German, in English since 1902 | Welsh |
| Aimed at | Anywhere new | One particular, often lost, place |
| Mood | Eager, restless | Grieving, tender |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Wanderlust rather than Hiraeth are usually searching for phrases like “what does wanderlust mean”, “is wanderlust a german word”, “fernweh meaning”.
Hiraeth
- “longing for a home I can't return to, or that never was”
- “homesickness for a place that no longer exists”
- “the welsh word for a deep bittersweet longing”
- “missing a home and a time that may be idealised”
03 · Read either one
Read either one in full
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