"craving for recognition" in German craving for recognition Geltungsbedürfnis Geltungsdrang Geltungssucht Detailed translations for "craving for recognition" craving for recognition 1. general craving for recognition(also: need for recognition, drive for personal prestige) das Geltungsbedürfnis{neuter} craving for recognition(also: need for recognition, drive for personal prestige) der Geltungsdrang{masculine} 2. pathological craving for recognition die Geltungssucht{feminine}