verdutzt
bewildered · perplexed
Man ist kurz still und überrascht, weil etwas unerwartet passiert ist.
The German word "verdutzt" is an adjective that means "perplexed," "puzzled," or "astonished." It is derived from the verb "verdutzen," which means "to confuse" or "to astonish."
Similar words in German include "verwirrt" (confused), "überrascht" (surprised), and "fassungslos" (dumbfounded).
The primary difference between "verdutzt" and these similar words lies in its connotation. While "verdutzt" specifically implies a sense of being caught off guard or struck with astonishment, "verwirrt" emphasizes confusion without necessarily being surprised, and "fassungslos" suggests a more profound state of shock or being speechless.
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Examples
Ich bin verdutzt über seine Reaktion.adjective
I am bewildered by his reaction.
Er schaut verdutzt auf das Puzzle.adjective
He looks perplexed at the puzzle.
Die verdutzte Frau wusste keine Antwort auf die einfache Frage.adjective
The bewildered woman did not know an answer to the simple question.
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