German word

Wunsch

Pronunciation

IPA/vʊnʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwish

Example

Ich habe einen Wunsch.

I have a wish.

Illustration for Wunsch (wish)

More examples

Sein größter Wunsch ist, nach Japan zu reisen.

His greatest wish is to travel to Japan.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • einen Wunsch äußern

    voice a wish

  • sich einen Wunsch erfüllen

    fulfill one's own wish

  • einen Wunsch haben

    have a wish

Similar words

Bitte: A courteous request for something or for someone to act.
Anliegen: A personal matter or concern that someone wishes to discuss.

Definition in German

Vorstellung von etwas Gewünschtem, das man sich herbeisehnt oder anstrebt.

Word origin

Wunsch comes from Middle High German wunsch and Old High German wunsc, and is related to the verb wünschen.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • hopenoun
  • desirenoun

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