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How to Say ‘Wow’ in German

Wow

vow

[vow]

💬 Usage Tip: Same as in English, so it’s easy to remember. Very common in spoken German too.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Modern spoken German uses lots of international reaction words like 'Wow' during sports and social media clips.

Phrase Breakdown

Wow

[vow]

wow

A spontaneous exclamation of surprise or admiration.

Example

Als der Ball ins Netz geht, sagt sie nur: „Wow.“

When the ball goes into the net, she only says: "Wow."

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