yen
Aussprache: [jɛn]
Wort
Kontext: „currency“
(noun) the basic unit of money in Japan. Just like we have dollars or euros, people in Japan use yen to buy things.
Beispiel
She saved enough yen to go shopping in Tokyo.
Beispiel
He didn't have any yen, so he couldn't buy the toys he wanted in Japan.
Beispiel
How many yen do you need to buy that video game?
Kontext: „desire“
(noun) a strong wish or desire for something. It's like when you really want candy or to play your favorite game.
Beispiel
He has a yen for adventure and loves exploring new places.
Beispiel
She has no yen for loud parties; she prefers quiet evenings at home.
Beispiel
What do you have a yen for today?
Kontext: „desire“
(verb) to have a strong wish or desire for something. It's when you really want to get or do something.
Beispiel
She yens for a puppy, and talks about it all the time.
Beispiel
He doesn't yen for sweets and prefers healthy snacks instead.
Beispiel
What do you yen for more than anything else?
0s0s