erstaunt
amazed · amaze
Dieses Wort beschreibt ein Gefühl, wenn man von etwas sehr überrascht ist, weil man es nicht erwartet hat.
The German word "erstaunt" is an adjective that means "astonished" or "amazed". It is derived from the verb "erstaunen", which means "to astonish" or "to amaze". "Erstaunt" describes a feeling of surprise or wonder in response to something unexpected. Similar words in German include "überrascht" (surprised), "verblüfft" (baffled), and "verwundert" (wondered).
While all these words convey a sense of surprise or amazement, "erstaunt" often implies a deeper, more intense reaction, while "überrascht" can suggest a more casual or mild surprise.
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Examples
Ich bin erstaunt über die Nachricht.adjective
I am amazed at the news.
Der Junge wirkt erstaunt über die Nachricht.adjective
The boy seems amazed by the news.
Peter wirkt ganz erstaunt über diese Idee.adjective
Peter seems quite amazed by this idea.
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