No. 12,487 in German
wow
An exclamation expressing astonishment or admiration.
In a sentence
Wow, das ist wirklich beeindruckend!
Wow, that is really impressive!
Here, 'wow' is used as an interjection to express admiration.
Wow, ich hätte nie gedacht, dass das möglich ist.
Wow, I never thought that was possible.
In this sentence, 'wow' conveys surprise and amazement.
Wow, das war eine lange Reise.
Wow, that was a long journey.
'Wow' in this instance communicates a reaction to the extent or difficulty of the journey.
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