בענקען
געבענקט
'to yearn, long'

ETYMOLOGY

{The meaning and usage of בענקען נאָך may be influenced by Polish tęsknić za 'to long for'}

MHG bangen 'to scare, corner' {?}, ENHG bangen 'hurry', or bänken 'prepare benches for someone' {?}, NHG bangen, bängen {?}

CENTRAL