marvel
das Wunderwerk, die Wunderwerke
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marvel
Something that inspires great wonder and admiration through its extraordinary design, performance, or functioning. It can refer to both human creations and phenomena of nature.
Diese winzige mechanische Uhr ist ein Wunderwerk der Technik.
This tiny mechanical watch is a marvel of engineering.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wunderwerke |
| genitive | des Wunderwerkes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wunderwerk | die Wunderwerke |
| accusative | das Wunderwerk | die Wunderwerke |
| dative | dem Wunderwerk | den Wunderwerken |
| genitive | des Wunderwerkes des Wunderwerks | der Wunderwerke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wunderwerk' (marvel) is made up of 'Wunder' (wonder) and 'Werk' (work). The compound therefore refers to a work that seems like a miracle and is especially impressive for that reason.
Die alte Brücke ist ein beeindruckendes Wunderwerk der Baukunst.
The old bridge is an impressive marvel of engineering.
'Wunderwerk' (marvel) is often used with a genitive phrase that specifies the field or creators more precisely. Typical examples include 'Wunderwerk der Technik' (marvel of engineering), 'Wunderwerk der Natur' (marvel of nature), and 'Wunderwerk der Ingenieurskunst' (marvel of engineering).
Das menschliche Auge gilt als Wunderwerk der Natur.
The human eye is considered a marvel of nature.
The word is usually used in an admiring, often somewhat solemn or promotional style. Adjectives such as 'technisch' (technical), 'beeindruckend' (impressive), or 'wahres' (true) often intensify its complimentary effect.
Die neue Raumstation ist ein technisches Wunderwerk.
The new space station is a technical marvel.
