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prodigy in German

prodigy in German is Wunder, Wunderkind, Genie — prodigy means a person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.

prodigy in German

Wunder
noun
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
Wunderkind
noun
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
Genie
noun
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
Hochbegabter
noun
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
Naturtalent
noun
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
Orakel
noun
(archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. [from 15th c.]

What does "prodigy" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
    "The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy."
  2. noun An extraordinary or amazing thing.
    "The ancient bridge was seen as a prodigy of engineering."
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prodigy in a sentence

  • The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy.
  • The ancient bridge was seen as a prodigy of engineering.
  • John Foxe believed that special prodigies had heralded the Reformation.

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What is "prodigy" in German?
"prodigy" in German is Wunder, Wunderkind, Genie. prodigy means: A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
How do you use "prodigy" in a sentence?
Example: "The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy." In German, "prodigy" is Wunder, Wunderkind, Genie.
Are there other ways to say "prodigy" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "prodigy": Wunder, Wunderkind, Genie, Hochbegabter, Naturtalent, Orakel.
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