erstaunen
astonish
Dieses Wort beschreibt das Gefühl, wenn man sehr überrascht ist, weil etwas Unerwartetes oder Besonderes passiert.
The German word "erstaunen" is a verb that means "to amaze" or "to astonish." It is derived from the prefix "er-" and the root "staunen," which means "to marvel" or "to wonder."
Similar words in German include "überraschen" (to surprise), "verwundern" (to surprise or to astonish), and "verblüffen" (to be astonished or to bewilder).
The difference among these synonyms lies in their connotations and usage; for example, "erstaunen" often conveys a sense of profound amazement, while "überraschen" might indicate surprise without the same depth of astonishment.
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Examples
Die Aussicht könnte dich erstaunen.verb
The view could astonish you.
Dieses Kunstwerk erstaunt viele Besucher.verb
This artwork astonishes many visitors.
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