VERB
wünschen/ˈvʏnʃn̩/to wish; to want; to desire
wünschen is a German verb that means to wish, to want, or to desire. It is pronounced /ˈvʏnʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wünschte" and the past participle is "gewünscht".
Definitions
1.to wish for something or express a desire(expressing desire or request)
a.to express a hope or desire for oneself or others
Ich wünsche dir viel Glück zum Geburtstag.—I wish you good luck for your birthday.
b.to politely ask for something
Ich möchte heute Abend einen Tisch für zwei Personen wünschen.—I would like to reserve a table for two people this evening.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wünschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wünsche |
| Present (du) | wünschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wünscht |
| Preterite (ich) | wünschte |
| Participle II | gewünscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wünschte |
| Imperative (singular) | wünsche |
| Imperative (plural) | wünscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wünschen" mean in English?
- "wünschen" means to wish, to want, or to desire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wünschen"?
- "wünschen" is pronounced /ˈvʏnʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wünschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wünschen" is "gewünscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wünschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wünschen" becomes "wünschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wünschen"?
- "wünschen" is a verb in German.
