Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

erstaunt

Translation (Übersetzung) astonished, amazed, surprised
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊnt]
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common beginner adjectives emotions reactions
Erstaunt is an adjective describing a state of surprise or amazement. It's commonly used to express being astonished by something unexpected. It can be used predicatively (after sein/become verbs) or attributively (before nouns).

erstaunt - German Adjectives - erstaunt Meaning - erstaunt Translation - erstaunt Adjectives Examples

erstaunt is a German Adjectives

Learn erstaunt meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. erstaunt is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

erstaunt Examples (Beispiele) in English

erstaunt examples with English translations. See how to use erstaunt in sentences. erstaunt example sentences in English below.

Ich war erstaunt über das Ergebnis.
I was astonished about the result.
Expressing personal surprise
Die erstaunte Menge schaute zu.
The astonished crowd watched.
Describing a group's reaction
Sie reagierte erstaunt auf die Nachricht.
She reacted with astonishment to the news.
Describing a reaction

erstaunt — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for erstaunt — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich bin erstaunt von dem Ergebnis
    Ich bin erstaunt über das Ergebnis
    Erstaunt requires the preposition 'über' (about) with accusative case, not 'von'
  • Das ist ein erstaunt Buch
    Das ist ein erstaunliches Buch
    When used attributively before a noun, the adjective form 'erstaunlich' (astonishing) is typically used to describe the noun, not 'erstaunt' which describes a person's state
  • Sie sieht erstaunt aus
    Sie sieht erstaunt aus
    This is actually correct - 'aussehen' (to look) can be used with 'erstaunt' to describe appearance

erstaunt Word Family - erstaunt Related Words - erstaunt Family Members

erstaunt Word Family (Wortfamilie)

erstaunt word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn erstaunt family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore erstaunt related words and expand your German vocabulary.

base verb (Grundverb)
erstaunen
Meaning: to astonish, to amaze
Tense: infinitive
Example: Das wird dich erstaunen.
Verb
noun form (Substantivierung)
das Erstaunen
Meaning: the astonishment
Example: Sein Erstaunen war groß.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivform)
erstaunlich
Meaning: astonishing
Example: Das ist erstaunlich!
Adjective

erstaunt Usage - erstaunt Collocations - erstaunt Idioms - erstaunt Synonyms - erstaunt Antonyms

erstaunt Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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erstaunt Collocations (Kollokationen)

erstaunt collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn erstaunt word combinations and how to use erstaunt with other words naturally.

sehr erstaunt
very astonished
High frequency
ziemlich erstaunt
quite astonished
Medium frequency
total erstaunt
completely astonished
Medium frequency
erstaunt schauen
to look astonished
Medium frequency
erstaunt reagieren
to react with astonishment
Medium frequency
erstaunt feststellen
to note with astonishment
Medium frequency
erstaunt sein über
to be astonished about
High frequency
erstaunt werden
to become astonished
Medium frequency

erstaunt Idioms (Redewendungen)

erstaunt idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing erstaunt with meanings and explanations. Master erstaunt expressions used in everyday German.

Erstaunt die Augen aufreißen
To open one's eyes wide in astonishment
To show great surprise through facial expression
Vor Erstaunen sprachlos sein
To be speechless with astonishment
To be so surprised that one cannot speak
Erstaunt aus allen Wolken fallen
To fall from all clouds in astonishment
To be extremely surprised, similar to 'to be thunderstruck'

erstaunt Synonyms (Synonyme)

erstaunt synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for erstaunt and expand your German vocabulary. Learn erstaunt similar words and their usage.

verblüfft
Meaning: baffled, perplexed
High similarity
überrascht
Meaning: surprised
High similarity
fassungslos
Meaning: dumbfounded
Medium similarity
verwundert
Meaning: wondering, puzzled
Medium similarity
staunend
Meaning: marveling
Medium similarity
erstaunlich
Meaning: astonishing
Low similarity

erstaunt Antonyms (Antonyme)

erstaunt antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to erstaunt. Discover erstaunt opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

gleichgültig
Meaning: indifferent
erwartet
Meaning: expected
unbeeindruckt
Meaning: unimpressed
gelangweilt
Meaning: bored
gewöhnlich
Meaning: ordinary, usual

erstaunt Semantically Related Words - erstaunt Contextually Related Words - erstaunt Thematically Related Words

erstaunt Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

erstaunt semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to erstaunt. Explore erstaunt related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn erstaunt contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Überraschung Verwunderung Staunen Verblüffung Fassungslosigkeit

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