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Erstaunen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erstaunen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to astonish", "to surprise" or "to amaze".
Essential properties of "erstaunen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erstaunen
- Simple past: erstaunte
- Participle: erstaunt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erstaunen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cause astonishment or surprise"
- Definition: "To cause astonishment or surprise to someone."
- Translation(s): to astonish, to surprise, to amaze
- Synonym(s): überraschen, verblüffen, verwundern
- Antonym(s): langweilen
- Related word(s): Staunen, Erstaunen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein plötzlicher Erfolg erstaunte alle.
- Es erstaunte mich, wie schnell er die Aufgabe löste.
- Die Nachricht erstaunte die ganze Familie.
2.) "To experience astonishment or surprise"
- Definition: "To experience astonishment or surprise."
- Translation(s): to be astonished, to be surprised, to be amazed
- Synonym(s): staunen, sich wundern
- Antonym(s): langweilen
- Related word(s): erstaunt sein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich erstaunte über seine Fähigkeiten.
- Sie erstaunte nicht schlecht, als sie das Ergebnis sah.
- Wir erstaunten über die Schönheit der Landschaft.