ADJECTIVE
erstaunt/ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nt/astonished; amazed; surprised
erstaunt is a German adjective that means astonished, amazed, or surprised. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "erstaunter" and "erstauntesten".
Definitions
1.filled with surprise or wonder; amazed(emotion)
a.showing or feeling astonishment or great surprise
Er war erstaunt über die schnelle Lösung des Problems.—He was astonished at the quick solution to the problem.
b.expressed in response to something unexpected
Mit erstaunter Stimme fragte sie nach.—She asked again in an astonished voice.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | erstaunt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | erstaunter |
| Superlative | erstauntesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erstaunt" mean in English?
- "erstaunt" means astonished, amazed, or surprised. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "erstaunt"?
- "erstaunt" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtaʊ̯nt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "erstaunt"?
- The comparative of "erstaunt" is "erstaunter" and the superlative is "erstauntesten".
- What part of speech is "erstaunt"?
- "erstaunt" is a adjective in German.
