Hvad betyder craving?

Craving refererer til en stærk og intens trang eller længsel efter noget bestemt, typisk noget mad eller drikke. Det kan også anvendes mere bredt til at beskrive en stærk og næsten uimodståelig trang til at have eller opleve noget specifikt.

Sætninger med craving

I have a strong craving for chocolate right now.
Her craving for adventure led her to book a spontaneous trip.
The pregnant woman had intense cravings for pickles and ice cream.
He tried to resist his craving for fast food, but eventually gave in.
My craving for success drives me to work hard every day.
She couldnt ignore her craving for a warm cup of coffee on a cold day.
After exercising, his craving for water was almost insatiable.
Cravings for social interaction are common during periods of isolation.
Despite having a full meal, he still had a craving for something sweet.
The smell of freshly baked bread triggered a craving in her that she couldnt ignore.
His craving for knowledge led him to pursue advanced degrees in multiple fields.
Cravings for attention can sometimes overshadow genuine motivations.
She struggled to control her cravings for salty snacks while on a diet.
Listening to music often satisfies my cravings for relaxation and escape.
The movie sparked a craving for popcorn that they satisfied at the concession stand.

Ord med samme betydning

Desire
Longing
Hunger
Yearning
Hankering
Urge

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Ord med omvendt betydning

Desire
Longing
Hunger
Urge
Yearning

Oprindelse

Ordet craving stammer fra det gamle engelske ord cravien, som betød at kræve eller at anmode om. Det kan spores tilbage til det middelhøjtyske ord krage, der betyder at kræve eller at tigge. I dag bruges craving til at beskrive en stærk og intens trang eller længsel efter noget, såsom mad, drikke eller andre fornøjelser.