Verwundern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verwundern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to surprise", "to astonish" or "to amaze".

Essential properties of "verwundern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verwundern
Simple past: verwunderte
Participle: verwundert

regulartransitive

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 "verwundern" + 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 surprise, to astonish, to amaze
Synonym(s): überraschen, erstaunen, befremden
Related word(s): Verwunderung, wundern

📝 Some usage examples:

Es verwundert mich, dass er noch nicht hier ist.It surprises me that he is not here yet.
Ihre Reaktion verwunderte alle Anwesenden.Her reaction astonished everyone present.
Es sollte niemanden verwundern, dass die Preise steigen.It should surprise no one that prices are rising.

2.) "To express astonishment or surprise (reflexive)"

Definition: "To express astonishment or surprise (often used reflexively with 'sich')."
Translation(s): to wonder, to be surprised, to be astonished
Synonym(s): sich wundern, Staunen
Related word(s): verwundert, Verwunderung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er verwunderte sich über das unerwartete Geschenk.He was surprised by the unexpected gift.
Wir verwunderten uns über ihre plötzliche Entscheidung.We were surprised by their sudden decision.
Sie verwunderte sich, dass niemand ihr gratulierte.She was surprised that no one congratulated her.

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