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Staunen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Staunen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to be astonished", "to be amazed" or "to wonder". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Staunen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: staunen
- Simple past: staunte
- Participle: gestaunt
regularintransitive
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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Staunen
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Staunen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be astonished or surprised"
"Staunen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To experience astonishment or surprise at something unexpected or impressive."
- Translation(s): to be astonished, to be amazed, to wonder, to marvel
- Synonym(s): sich wundern, erstaunen
- Antonym(s): wissen, erwarten
- Related word(s): Überraschung, Verwunderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann nur staunen, wie schnell er das gemacht hat.
- Die Kinder staunen über die Magie der Zaubershow.
- Wir staunen, als wir die riesige Statue sahen.
2.) "A state of astonishment or surprise"
"Staunen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A state of astonishment or surprise at something extraordinary."
- Translation(s): astonishment, amazement, wonder, surprise
- Synonym(s): Verwunderung, Erstaunen
- Antonym(s): Gleichgültigkeit, Desinteresse
- Related word(s): Überraschung, Bewunderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Staunen der Zuschauer war groß.
- Ihr Staunen über das Kunstwerk war offensichtlich.
- Im Staunen vergaß er die Zeit.