Überraschung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überraschung" is mainly used as noun meaning "surprise", "astonishment" or "Surprise!". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Überraschung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Überraschung
  • Plural: die Überraschungen

Meanings of "Überraschung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Something unexpected causing astonishment"

"Überraschung", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Überraschung war gelungen, alle Gäste waren sprachlos.The surprise was a success, all guests were speechless.
  2. Zu meiner Überraschung hatte er das Geschenk schon vorbereitet.To my surprise, he had already prepared the gift.
  3. Die Überraschung stand ihr ins Gesicht geschrieben.The surprise was written all over her face.

2.) "Exclamation of astonishment or surprise"

"Überraschung", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Überraschung! Wir sind früher nach Hause gekommen.Surprise! We came home earlier.
  2. Überraschung! Ich habe Karten für das Konzert gekauft.Surprise! I bought tickets for the concert.
  3. Überraschung! Das Paket ist schon angekommen.Surprise! The package has already arrived.
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