Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To regard someone or something with approval and amazement.
Natural examples
Wir bewundern die Restauratorin für ihre Geduld.
We admire the restorer for her patience.
Die Wanderer bewunderten den Blick vom Gipfel.
The hikers admired the view from the summit.
Er bewunderte ihre ruhige Reaktion in der Krise.
He admired her calm response during the crisis.
Usage note
Bewundern takes an accusative object; one may admire someone for something.
Mini-lesson: bewundern
To regard someone or something with approval and amazement. Bewundern takes an accusative object; one may admire someone for something.
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