German Word · Beginner
Wunschkind
planned child
Pronunciation: /ˈvʊnʃˌkɪnt/
Meaning
planned child
Example
Die Frauen deiner Familie haben sich, so kommt es dir vor, nicht bewusst für oder gegen Kinder entschieden. Absolutes Wunschkind seist du gewesen, sagt dir deine Mutter.
It seems to you that the women in your family did not consciously decide for or against having children. You were absolutely a planned child, your mother tells you.
Practice tips
- Practice Wunschkind out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.