wünschen
Meaning and Usage
"Wünschen" in German means "to wish" or "to desire." It is commonly used to express one's wishes or desires for oneself or others.
Linguistic Analysis
"Wünschen" is a regular verb in German. It is derived from the root "wunsch" (wish), and the suffix "-en," which is commonly used to form infinitive verbs in German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "wünschen" is similar in meaning to the English word "wish," but it is used in a broader context, encompassing desires and requests as well.
Cultural Context
In German culture, "wünschen" is frequently used to express good wishes on various occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, and other special events.
Example Sentences
- Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag. (I wish you a nice day.)
- Sie wünscht sich ein neues Auto. (She wishes for a new car.)
- Wir wünschen uns Frieden auf der Welt. (We wish for peace in the world.)
Memory Tips
Associate "wünschen" with the English word "wish" and practice using it in context to reinforce the meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- der Wunsch (noun) - wish
- wünschenswert (adjective) - desirable
- sich etwas wünschen - to wish for something
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich wünsche (I wish)
- du wünschst (you wish)
- er/sie/es wünscht (he/she/it wishes)
- wir wünschen (we wish)
- ihr wünscht (you wish)
- sie wünschen (they wish)