die Überraschung, -en
surprise
Ein Gefühl, das man hat, wenn etwas Unerwartetes passiert.
The German word "Überraschung" is a noun that means "surprise." It is composed of the prefix "Über-" meaning "over" or "above," and "rasch," meaning "quick" or "sudden." Together, they convey the idea of something unexpectedly happening.
Similar words in German include "Erstaunen" (astonishment), "Verblüffung" (bewilderment), and "Überraschungsantwort" (surprising response).
The difference between "Überraschung" and these similar words is primarily in nuance: "Überraschung" tends to imply a more positive nature of being caught off guard, while "Erstaunen" can indicate general amazement or shock, which might not necessarily be positive. "Verblüffung," on the other hand, often conveys a sense of being baffled or astonished, sometimes in a more negative or confusing way.
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Examples
Ich liebe Überraschungen.noun
I love surprises.
Eine Überraschung erwartet dich zu Hause.noun
A surprise awaits you at home.
Die Überraschung wird dich freuen.noun
The surprise will make you happy.
Eine tolle Überraschung wartet auf uns.noun
A great surprise awaits us.
Plötzlich kam eine große Überraschung auf uns zu.noun
Suddenly, a big surprise came toward us.
Heute brachte er eine große Überraschung mit.noun
Today he brought along a big surprise.
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