wundern
Translation
to wonder, to be surprised, to amaze
Examples
Ich wundere mich über seine Reaktion.
I'm surprised by his reaction.
Es wundert mich, dass er da ist.
It surprises me that he is there.
Seine Frage wunderte alle.
His question amazed everyone.
Grammar Patterns
sichAkk ((über+4)) to be surprised about sth. I am surprised about the weather.
es wundert ((sb.)), dass ... it surprises (sb.) that ... It surprises me that he isn't calling.
((sb.)) to surprise sb. Your answer surprises me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to be amazed, to be surprised
Etymology
Derived directly from the noun 'das Wunder' (wonder, miracle).
Memory Tips
When you see a 'Wunder' (wonder), you 'wundern' (wonder/are surprised). The reflexive form 'sich wundern' is very common.