VERB
wundern/ˈvʊndɐn/to wonder; to be surprised
wundern is a German verb that means to wonder or to be surprised. It is pronounced /ˈvʊndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wunderte" and the past participle is "gewundert".
Definitions
1.to be surprised or astonished (often used reflexively: sich wundern)(emotion, reflexive)
a.to feel surprise or amazement about something
Ich wundere mich über das Ergebnis.—I am surprised by the result.
b.to express disbelief or amazement
Man muss sich schon wundern, wie schnell das geht.—One really has to marvel at how quickly that goes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wundern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wundere |
| Present (du) | wunderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wundert |
| Preterite (ich) | wunderte |
| Participle II | gewundert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wunderte |
| Imperative (singular) | wunder |
| Imperative (plural) | wundert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wundern" mean in English?
- "wundern" means to wonder or to be surprised. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wundern"?
- "wundern" is pronounced /ˈvʊndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wundern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wundern" is "gewundert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wundern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wundern" becomes "wunderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wundern"?
- "wundern" is a verb in German.
