NOUN
Wunsch/vʊnʃ/wish; desire; request
Wunsch is a German noun that means wish, desire, or request. It is pronounced /vʊnʃ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wünsche".
Definitions
1.a strong hope or longing for something(emotion/desire)
a.longing or desire for something that one would like to have or experience
Mein größter Wunsch ist es, einmal nach Australien zu reisen.—My greatest wish is to travel to Australia one day.
2.an expressed demand or request(request/ask)
a.a matter that one politely asks for
Ich habe einen Wunsch: Könntest du mir bitte helfen?—I have a request: could you please help me?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wunsch | die Wünsche |
| Genitive | des Wunsches | der Wünsche |
| Dative | dem Wunsch | den Wünschen |
| Accusative | den Wunsch | die Wünsche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wunsch" mean in English?
- "Wunsch" means wish, desire, or request. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wunsch"?
- "Wunsch" is pronounced /vʊnʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wunsch" der, die, or das?
- "Wunsch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wunsch"?
- The plural of "Wunsch" is "Wünsche".
- What part of speech is "Wunsch"?
- "Wunsch" is a noun in German.
