Verb

bewundern

Translation

to admire, to marvel at

Ich bewundere deinen Mut.

I admire your courage.

Wir bewundern die schöne Landschaft.

We admire the beautiful landscape.

((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) to admire (sb./sth.) (for sth.) I admire her for her patience.

Synonyms: verehren (to revere), schätzen (to appreciate); Antonyms: verachten (to despise)

From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'wundern' (to wonder). It means to wonder at something in a positive, appreciative way.

Think of looking at a 'wonder' (Wunder) and being filled with admiration.