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astonishment in German

astonishment in German is Verwunderung, Erstaunen, Staunen — astonishment means a feeling of great surprise or amazement.

astonishment in German

Verwunderung
noun
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
Erstaunen
noun
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
Staunen
noun
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.

What does "astonishment" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of great surprise or amazement.
    "Marilla’s astonishment could not have been greater if Matthew had expressed a predilection for standing on his head."
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astonishment in a sentence

  • Marilla’s astonishment could not have been greater if Matthew had expressed a predilection for standing on his head.
  • Imagine my astonishment when, reaching the bustling street, every Englishwoman I look on is also attired in a dowdy housecoat.

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What is "astonishment" in German?
"astonishment" in German is Verwunderung, Erstaunen, Staunen. astonishment means: A feeling of great surprise or amazement.
Are there other ways to say "astonishment" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "astonishment": Verwunderung, Erstaunen, Staunen.
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