wonder

This is the 1410th most frequent Dutch word.


wonder

"Wonder" in Dutch means "miracle" or "marvel."


Here, 'wonder' is used to mean 'miracle', indicating an impressive or unexpected event.

Het is een wonder dat ze vandaag op tijd is gekomen.

It is a miracle that she arrived on time today.


In this sentence, 'wonder' is employed as a concept, often tied to religious or metaphysical beliefs.

Ik vraag me af in wat voor een wonder hij gelooft.

I wonder what kind of miracle he believes in.


Here, 'wonderen' (plural of 'wonder') highlights intriguing elements or phenomena in nature.

De natuur zit vol wonderen die ons verbazen.

Nature is full of wonders that amaze us.