wonder (**원**더) — to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwʌndər/
Korean meaning: 궁금해하다, 의아해하다
Korean pronunciation: **원**더
Example Sentences
- I wonder why my socks always disappear in the washing machine - maybe there's a sock monster!
- She wondered if eating pizza for breakfast was socially acceptable.
- The Northern Lights are truly a wonder of nature.
wonder
VERB//ˈwʌndər//
to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do etc.
The child stares up in wonder at the giant whale skeleton hanging above.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wundor'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 나왔다. '놀라운 것'이라는 의미로 시작되어 현재까지 비슷한 의미를 유지하고 있다.
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📝Examples
“I wonder why my socks always disappear in the washing machine - maybe there's a sock monster!”
“She wondered if eating pizza for breakfast was socially acceptable.”
“The Northern Lights are truly a wonder of nature.”
“I wonder what my dog thinks about all day.”
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