Überraschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "überraschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überraschen
Simple past: überraschte
Participle: überrascht

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 "überraschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cause surprise or astonishment unexpectedly"

Definition: "To cause surprise or astonishment to someone unexpectedly."
Translation(s): surprise, astonish, amaze
Synonym(s): verblüffen, erstaunen, verwundern
Antonym(s): vorhersehen
Related word(s): Überraschung, unerwartet

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte meine Freundin mit einem Geschenk überraschen.I want to surprise my girlfriend with a gift.
Die Nachricht hat uns alle überrascht.The news surprised us all.
Es überrascht mich, dass du so früh aufgestanden bist.It surprises me that you got up so early.

2.) "To find or discover unexpectedly"

Definition: "To find or discover something or someone unexpectedly."
Translation(s): surprise, catch
Synonym(s): ertappen, erwischen
Antonym(s): erwarten
Related word(s): unerwartet, plötzlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei hat den Dieb auf frischer Tat überrascht.The police caught the thief red-handed.
Wir haben sie beim Küssen überrascht.We caught them kissing.
Der Lehrer überraschte die Schüler beim Abschreiben.The teacher caught the students cheating.

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