wunderschön
gorgeous, wonderfully beautiful
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈvʊndɐʃøːn/
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Cultural Note
Wunderschön is a compound of 'wunder' (wonder) and 'schön' (beautiful) — wonderfully beautiful. It is one of the strongest common compliments in German and is used frequently in romantic contexts. Unlike English where 'gorgeous' can sound casual, 'wunderschön' always carries genuine admiration. It can describe people, scenery, moments, and experiences.
📝 Example Sentences
Du siehst heute Abend wunderschön aus.
You look gorgeous tonight.
Es war ein wunderschöner Abend zu zweit.
It was a wonderfully beautiful evening for two.
Dein Lächeln ist wunderschön.
Your smile is gorgeous.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | wunderschön |
| comparative | wunderschöner |
| predicative | wunderschön |
| superlative | am wunderschönsten |