ADJECTIVE

erstaunlich/ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nlɪç/astonishing; amazing; surprising

erstaunlich is a German adjective that means astonishing, amazing, or surprising. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erstaunlicher" and "erstaunlichsten".

Definitions

1.causing great surprise or amazement(general)

a.so remarkable as to cause surprise or wonder

Die Geschwindigkeit seiner Genesung ist erstaunlich.The speed of his recovery is astonishing.

b.unusually impressive or unexpected

Es ist erstaunlich, wie gut sie Deutsch spricht.It's amazing how well she speaks German.

Adjective Forms

Positiveerstaunlich
Comparativeerstaunlicher
Superlativeerstaunlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "erstaunlich" mean in English?
"erstaunlich" means astonishing, amazing, or surprising. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "erstaunlich"?
"erstaunlich" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "erstaunlich"?
The comparative of "erstaunlich" is "erstaunlicher" and the superlative is "erstaunlichsten".
What part of speech is "erstaunlich"?
"erstaunlich" is a adjective in German.

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