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 express a wish or desire for something(request, desire)
a.to want something for oneself or someone else
Sie wünscht sich ein neues Fahrrad zum Geburtstag.—She wishes for a new bicycle for her birthday.
b.to convey good wishes to someone
Ich wünsche dir viel Glück bei der Prüfung.—I wish you good luck on the exam.
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.
