English–German

“wish” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vʊnʃ/

Example

Ich habe einen Wunsch.

I have a wish.

Illustration for Wunsch (wish)

How to say “wish” in German

“Wish” in German is Wunsch.

A wanted future outcome held in the mind and pursued or longed for.

Full entry for Wunsch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wunsch

Sein größter Wunsch ist, nach Japan zu reisen.

His greatest wish is to travel to Japan.

Tips for using Wunsch

  • Wunsch is masculine, with the plural Wünsche, and its umlaut distinguishes the plural from the singular.

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