mein Wunderschöner
The English phrase "my gorgeous" can be translated into German as mein Wunderschöner.
mein Wunderschöner is an affectionate term used to address a romantic partner or a loved one. An informal term to express endearment towards an attractive man is Mein Hübscher and an informal term to express endearment towards an attractive woman is Meine Hübsche.
Did you know?
- In some German dialects, people use the term Hasi, meaning 'little bunny', as a common substitute for phrases like mein Wunderschöner when speaking in private.
- The word Wunderschöner contains the word Wunder, meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle', suggesting that a person described this way is a walking miracle.
- While 'my gorgeous' is a common romantic trope in English, calling someone mein Wunderschöner in a public German setting can feel quite theatrical or old-fashioned.
Examples in context
- Hallo, meine Hübsche! Du siehst einfach umwerfend aus heute.Hello, my gorgeous! You look simply stunning today.
- Guten Morgen, mein Schatz! Du bist die schönste Person, die ich kenne.Good morning, my darling! You are the most beautiful person I know.
- Guten Morgen, mein Wunderschöner.Good morning, my gorgeous.
- Ich liebe dich, mein Wunderschöner.I love you, my gorgeous.
Example conversation
Julia greets Julian as he walks through the door.
- JulianHallo, Schatz!Hello, honey!
- JuliaHallo, mein Wunderschöner!Hello, my gorgeous!
- JulianDu machst mich gerade sehr glücklich.You are making me very happy right now.
- JuliaIch liebe dich einfach.I just love you.
