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 hope or desire for something(everyday language)
a.something that someone wants to have or happen
Mein größter Wunsch ist es, einmal nach Japan zu reisen.—My greatest wish is to travel to Japan one day.
2.a formal request or polite formula(politeness)
a.friendly way to express what one wants from someone
Haben Sie noch weitere Wünsche?—Do you have any further requests?
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.
