Wundern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wundern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wonder", "to be surprised" or "to be astonished".

Essential properties of "wundern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: wundern
Simple past: wunderte
Participle: gewundert

regulartransitivereflexive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "wundern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be surprised or astonished (reflexive verb)"

Definition: "To be surprised or astonished by something unexpected or unusual."
Translation(s): to wonder, to be surprised, to be astonished, to marvel
Synonym(s): sich überraschen, staunen, erstaunen
Related word(s): Verwunderung, erstaunlich, überraschend

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich wundere mich über sein plötzlicher Verhalten.I am surprised by his sudden behavior.
Es wundert mich nicht, dass er die Prüfung bestanden hat.It doesn't surprise me that he passed the exam.
Wir wunderten uns über die unerwartete Nachricht.We were surprised by the unexpected news.

2.) "To wonder, to ponder (reflexive verb)"

Definition: "To reflect or ask oneself about something with curiosity."
Translation(s): to wonder, to ponder, to ask oneself
Synonym(s): sich fragen, grübeln
Related word(s): Neugier, fragwürdig

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich wundere mich, ob er morgen kommen wird.I wonder if he will come tomorrow.
Sie wunderte sich, warum niemand ihr geantwortet hatte.She wondered why no one had answered her.
Wir wundern uns, wie das passieren konnte.We wonder how that could have happened.

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