Sentence examples of "nach" in German with translation "for"

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Der Fisch schwam nach Brotbröseln. The fish swam up for crumbs.
Er pfiff nach seinem Hund. He whistled for his dog.
Ich sehne mich nach Gesellschaft. I long for company.
Der Läufer schnappte nach Luft. The runner was gasping for breath.
Dieses Schiff fährt nach Vancouver. This ship is bound for Vancouver.
Ihm dürstet es nach Ruhm. He is thirsty for fame.
Das Mädchen schrie nach Hilfe. The girl cried out for help.
Er griff nach seiner Pistole. He reached for the pistol.
Der Zug geht nach Niigata. The train is bound for Niigata.
Wir sehnen uns nach Frieden. We are longing for peace.
Ken hat nach dir gesucht. Ken has been looking for you.
Dieser Tanker fährt nach Kuwait. This tanker is bound for Kuwait.
Das Feld schreit nach Regen. The field is crying out for rain.
Sie sehnen sich nach Frieden. They are eager for peace.
Der Vogel suchte nach Würmern. The bird was looking for worms.
Sie ist nach Paris abgereist. She left for Paris.
Ich verlange nach dem Sieg. I yearn for victory.
Sie ist nach Paris gegangen. She left for Paris.
Unser Volk dürstet nach Unabhängigkeit. Our people thirst for independence.
Mary suchte damals nach dir. Mary was looking for you at that time.
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