Wunder

noun
miracle, wonder
B1

“Wunder” (das) means “miracle” or “wonder”. It’s a neuter noun; plural is Wunder (unchanged). Declensions include des Wunders (singular genitive) and die Wunder (plural nominative). Can be countable (specific wonders) or uncountable in sense of marvel. Used in expressions like “ein Wunder” and “Wunder wirken”.

Examples

Das Wunder der Natur beeindruckte alle.
The wonder of nature impressed everyone.
Das ist ein Wunder.
That is a miracle.
Viele hielten die Rettung für ein Wunder.
Many considered the rescue a miracle.

Details

PluralWunder

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedas Wunderdie Wunder
genitivedes Wundersder Wunder
dativedem Wunderden Wundern
accusativedas Wunderdie Wunder

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a glowing object labeled 'Wunder' that astonishes people.
👂Sounds like English 'wonder', which directly links to one meaning.
⚧️Das (neuter): imagine a neutral magic object — 'das Wunder' (the thing) — to recall the neuter article.

Notes

Wunder can mean a supernatural miracle or a general sense of wonder. Plural is 'Wunder' (unchanged).

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