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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.
    "To her astonishment, she won first prize."
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astonishment in a sentence

  • To her astonishment, she won first prize.
  • He stared in astonishment at the size of the crowd.

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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.

How do you use "astonishment" in a sentence?

Example: "To her astonishment, she won first prize." In German, "astonishment" is Verwunderung, Erstaunen, Staunen.

Are there other ways to say "astonishment" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "astonishment": Verwunderung, Erstaunen, Staunen.

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