Translation of German word "Erstauen" to English
dasErstauen
Meaning
NounThe feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
How to use
Erstaunen ('astonishment / amazement') is a neuter noun: das Erstaunen (no plural). In Erstaunen versetzen — To astonish. Zu meinem (großen) Erstaunen — To my (great) astonishment.
🇬🇧 English
astonishment
Example
Zu meinem großen Erstaunen war das Restaurant völlig leer.
To my great astonishment, the restaurant was completely empty.
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Common phrases
- zu meinem Erstaunen— to my astonishment / amazement
- in Erstaunen versetzen— to astonish / amaze
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What is the definition of the German word "das Erstauen"?▼
The German word "das Erstauen" is defined as: "The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise."
What does the German word "das Erstauen" mean?▼
The German word "das Erstauen" means "astonishment" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Erstauen" im Alltag." (which translates as "To my great astonishment, the restaurant was completely empty.").
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