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Describes a person or their behavior as strange, peculiar, or eccentric in a way that causes surprise or wonder.
Der alte Künstler war ein wunderlicher Mann, der nur nachts malte.
The old artist was an odd man who only painted at night.
The word is derived from 'das Wunder' (the miracle/wonder) and has the adjective ending '-lich'. 'Wunderlich' (odd) describes something that is so strange or peculiar that it makes you wonder about it.
Er hatte die wunderliche Angewohnheit, mit seinen Pflanzen zu sprechen.
He had the odd habit of talking to his plants.
'Wunderlich' (odd) mostly describes people or their traits and behaviors. Common combinations are 'ein wunderlicher Mensch' (an odd person), 'ein wunderlicher Kauz' (an odd fellow), or 'wunderliche Ideen' (odd ideas).
Meine Tante ist eine etwas wunderliche, aber sehr liebe Frau.
My aunt is a somewhat odd but very kind woman.
The word has a slightly literary or old-fashioned feel. It describes a person who is strange, but often in a harmless or interesting way, not necessarily negatively.
Der Nachbar war ein wunderlicher alter Herr, der Schmetterlinge sammelte.
The neighbor was an odd old gentleman who collected butterflies.
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'normal' and 'wunderlich' can be opposites when talking about people or behavior. 'normal' describes behavior that people expect and can easily understand. 'wunderlich' describes a person or behavior that seems odd and causes surprise or wonder. 'wunderlich' is used more for people and their habits, not for every unusual thing. If someone behaves very differently from what is expected, it can seem 'wunderlich'.
Meine Nachbarin ist etwas wunderlich und gießt ihre Blumen immer nachts.
My neighbor is a bit odd and always waters her flowers at night.
Beim Arzt ist es normal, dass du zuerst im Wartezimmer sitzt.
At the doctor's office, it is normal for you to sit in the waiting room first.