German word meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle,' often used in English contexts to suggest something remarkable or extraordinary. Commonly appears in compound words or brand names.
From German 'Wunder,' related to Old High German 'wuntar,' sharing roots with English 'wonder.' Both derive from Proto-Germanic 'wundran,' meaning 'to be amazed' or 'to admire.'
The word 'wunder' perfectly captures the German tendency toward compound words that express complex concepts - 'Wunderkind' (child prodigy), 'Wirtschaftswunder' (economic miracle). German's ability to create precise compound terms has given English many borrowed words that express ideas we didn't have concise terms for.
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