Sonder

ENZH

What Does Sonder Mean?

  • 独特感

Sonder Pronunciation

/ˈsɒndər/

Sonder Definition

noun

Definition

the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own

In ZH

意识到每一个路过的陌生人都有一段与自己一样丰富复杂的人生

How to Use Sonder in a Sentence

  • I had a moment of sonder when I saw the woman at the café.
  • As I walked down the street, I felt a wave of sonder wash over me.
  • Sonder reminds us that everyone has their own story.
  • When I look around, I often experience sonder.
  • It's fascinating to think of all the individual lives around us; that's sonder.

Cultural Notes

The term 'sonder' was coined by John Koenig in 'The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows' and captures a profound and relatable human experience.