miracle cure
das Wundermittel, die Wundermittel
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miracle cure
A remedy that is expected to have an exceptionally powerful effect, especially for treating an illness or solving a difficult problem.
Der Arzt warnte davor, dieses neue Präparat als Wundermittel gegen alle Krankheiten zu betrachten.
The doctor warned against viewing this new drug as a miracle cure for all diseases.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wundermittel |
| genitive | des Wundermittels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wundermittel | die Wundermittel |
| accusative | das Wundermittel | die Wundermittel |
| dative | dem Wundermittel | den Wundermitteln |
| genitive | des Wundermittels | der Wundermittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wundermittel' (miracle cure) is made up of 'Wunder' (miracle) and 'Mittel' (remedy). The compound refers to a remedy believed to have an exceptional or almost miraculous effect.
Das neue Verfahren gilt in der Werbung als Wundermittel für viele technische Probleme.
The new method is advertised as a miracle cure for many technical problems.
'Wundermittel' (miracle cure) is often used with 'gegen' (for / against), which indicates the problem or illness it is supposed to solve. Other typical combinations include 'ein Wundermittel anpreisen' (to tout a miracle cure) and 'ein Wundermittel versprechen' (to promise a miracle cure).
Im Internet wird dieses Getränk als Wundermittel gegen Müdigkeit angepriesen.
This drink is touted online as a miracle cure for tiredness.
The word often appears in reports and discussions when an exceptional effect is advertised or critically evaluated. Depending on the context, it can therefore sound approving, skeptical, or ironic.
Kritiker halten das angebliche Wundermittel für reine Geldmacherei.
Critics consider the alleged miracle cure a pure money-making scheme.
