Wunder — meaning in English
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English meaning
- miracle noun An event that seems impossible to explain through natural laws and is seen as caused by a divine or supernatural power.
- miraculous adj Caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means.
- prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
- whiz verb To move fast with a buzzing or hissing sound.
- wonder noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
Senses
Wunder is used for these senses in English:
- miracle An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
- miraculous By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.
- prodigy An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
- whiz (informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
- wonder (countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
miracle — full definition
- noun An event that seems impossible to explain through natural laws and is seen as caused by a divine or supernatural power.
- noun A wonderful, surprising, or extremely fortunate outcome.
miraculous — full definition
- adj Caused by or resembling a miracle; impossible to explain through ordinary means.
- adj Extremely surprising or remarkable.
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