erstaunlich
astonishing · amazing
Etwas, das sehr überrascht oder stark beeindruckt.
The German word "erstaunlich" is an adjective that means "amazing" or "astonishing." It is formed from the verb "erstaunen," which means "to amaze" or "to astonish," combined with the suffix "-lich," which denotes a characteristic quality.
Similar words in German include "verwunderlich" (remarkable) and "überraschend" (surprising).
The difference between "erstaunlich" and its synonyms is subtle: "erstaunlich" often conveys an element of wonder or awe, while "verwunderlich" emphasizes unexpectedness or curiosity, and "überraschend" focuses more on the element of surprise.
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Examples
Das Ergebnis ist erstaunlich.adjective
The result is astonishing.
Der Blick von hier oben ist erstaunlich.adjective
The view from up here is amazing.
Die Aussicht war erstaunlich.adjective
The view was amazing.
Der Moment erschien erstaunlich klar.adverb
The moment seemed astonishingly clear.
Viele Menschen finden dieses Bild erstaunlich.adverb
Many people find this picture amazing.
Er erklärte uns eine erstaunliche Idee, die sofort alle begeisterte.adjective
He explained to us an astonishing idea that immediately excited everyone.
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