das Wunderkind
Translation
child prodigy, whiz kid
Examples
Mozart galt als Wunderkind.
Mozart was considered a child prodigy.
Sie ist ein Wunderkind auf der Geige.
She is a child prodigy on the violin.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is a Wunderkind Somebody is a child prodigy. She is a Wunderkind on the violin.
((sb.)) is considered a Wunderkind Somebody is considered a child prodigy. Mozart was considered a Wunderkind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genie (genius), Ausnahmetalent (exceptional talent)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Wunder' (wonder, miracle) + 'Kind' (child). Literally a 'wonder child'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Wunderkind' is used in English as a loanword, making it easy to remember. Just think 'wonder kid'.