verb

wundern

csodálkozni

Das bedeutet, dass man etwas seltsam oder überraschend findet und darüber nachdenkt.

The German word "wundern" is a verb meaning "to wonder", "to be surprised", or "to amaze". It comes from the noun "Wunder", which means "wonder" or "miracle".

Similar words include:

  • erstaunen (to be amazed)
  • überraschen (to surprise)
  • verwundern (to astonish)

Difference:

  • "wundern" often expresses a personal feeling of surprise or puzzlement.
  • "erstaunen" suggests stronger amazement or astonishment.
  • "überraschen" emphasizes the act of surprising someone, often unexpectedly.
  • "verwundern" is more formal and literary, meaning to fill with wonder or astonishment, sometimes implying puzzlement.

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Examples

Es wundert ihn, wie schnell die Zeit vergeht.verb

Csodálkozik azon, milyen gyorsan telik az idő.

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