German word

wunderbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvʊndɐbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivewonderful

Example

Das ist ein wunderbares Buch.

That is a wonderful book.

Illustration for wunderbar (wonderful)

More examples

Das Konzert war ein wunderbares Erlebnis.

That concert was a wonderful experience.

Core concept

Something that inspires wonder and draws enthusiastic approval.

Common phrases

  • ein wunderbares Erlebnis

    a wonderful experience

  • eine wunderbare Idee

    a wonderful idea

  • wunderbares Wetter

    wonderful weather

Similar words

toll: A relaxed expression of pleasure, approval, or surprise.
super: A widely used casual term for strong positive approval.
großartig: Outstanding in its results, quality, or impressive scale.
ausgezeichnet: A more formal term for exceptionally high quality or performance.

Definition in German

Ausdruck von großer Zustimmung oder Bewunderung; oft als Lob oder Ausruf gebraucht.

Word origin

Wunderbar is formed from the noun Wunder, meaning wonder or miracle, and the suffix -bar, which forms adjectives describing a possibility or quality.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, wunderbar is lowercase and takes normal German adjective endings, as in "ein wunderbares Buch".

Other meanings

  • lovelyadjective
  • splendidadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Wunderbarkeitwonderfulnessnoun
  • wunderbarerweisefortunatelyadverb

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