Wunder

Q: Is it der, die, or das Wunder?

It is das Wunder. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wunder is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Wunder?

The plural form of das Wunder is die Wunder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Wunder mean in English?

The German word das Wunder translates to “miracle” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Wunder?

Like all German nouns, Wunder changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Wunder Akkusativ: das Wunder Dativ: dem Wunder Genitiv: des Wunders These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

miracle

Plural: die Wunder

Strong

Why does the noun Wunder have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Wunder

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Wunder	ein Wunder	kein Wunder
Akkusativ	das Wunder	ein Wunder	kein Wunder
Dativ	dem Wunder	einem Wunder	keinem Wunder
Genitiv	des Wunders	eines Wunders	keines Wunders
Nominativ	die Wunder	Wunder	keine Wunder
Akkusativ	die Wunder	Wunder	keine Wunder
Dativ	den Wundern	Wundern	keinen Wundern
Genitiv	der Wunder	Wunder	keiner Wunder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wunder in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Wunder ist schön.The new wonder is beautiful.	Ein kleines Wunder geschieht oft.A small wonder often happens.	Kein großes Wunder ist möglich.No great wonder is possible.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das neue Wunder.I see the new wonder.	Wir brauchen ein kleines Wunder.We need a small wonder.	Er will kein großes Wunder.He doesn't want a great wonder.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem neuen Wunder.I help the new wonder.	Er arbeitet an einem kleinen Wunder.He is working on a small wonder.	Sie stimmt keinem großen Wunder zu.She doesn't agree to any great wonder.
Genitiv	Der Erfolg des neuen Wunders ist klar.The success of the new wonder is clear.	Der Beginn eines kleinen Wunders ist schwer.The beginning of a small wonder is difficult.	Die Kosten keines großen Wunders sind hoch.The costs of no great wonder are high.
Nominativ	Die neuen Wunder sind schön.The new wonders are beautiful.	Kleine Wunder geschehen.Small wonders happen.	Keine großen Wunder sind leicht.No great wonders are simple.
Akkusativ	Sie planen die neuen Wunder.They plan the new wonders.	Wir suchen kleine Wunder.We are looking for small wonders.	Ich sehe keine großen Wunder.I see no great wonders.
Dativ	Wir sprechen von den neuen Wundern.We talk about the new wonders.	Ich gebe kleinen Wundern Zeit.I give small wonders time.	Er hilft keinen großen Wundern.He helps no great wonders.
Genitiv	Die Ziele der neuen Wunder sind hoch.The goals of the new wonders are high.	Die Qualität kleiner Wunder ist wichtig.The quality of small wonders is important.	Der Wert keiner großen Wunder ist gering.The value of no great wonders is low.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Wunder?

It is das Wunder. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wunder is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Wunder?

The plural form of das Wunder is die Wunder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Wunder mean in English?

The German word das Wunder translates to “miracle” in English.

How do you decline das Wunder?

Like all German nouns, Wunder changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Wunder
Akkusativ: das Wunder
Dativ: dem Wunder
Genitiv: des Wunders

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.