VERB
überraschen/yːbɐˈʁaʃn̩/to surprise; to astonish; to catch (unawares)
überraschen is a German verb that means to surprise, to astonish, or to catch (unawares). It is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁaʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überraschte" and the past participle is "überrascht".
Definitions
1.to cause (someone) to feel surprise(unexpected event)
a.to make someone feel unexpected astonishment or wonder
Die Nachricht hat mich sehr überrascht.—The news really surprised me.
2.to confront or approach someone suddenly or unexpectedly(catch unawares)
a.to come upon someone so they are not prepared
Er wurde beim Stehlen überrascht.—He was caught stealing.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überraschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überrasche |
| Present (du) | überraschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überrascht |
| Preterite (ich) | überraschte |
| Participle II | überrascht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überraschte |
| Imperative (singular) | überrasche |
| Imperative (plural) | überrascht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überraschen" mean in English?
- "überraschen" means to surprise, to astonish, or to catch (unawares). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überraschen"?
- "überraschen" is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁaʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überraschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überraschen" is "überrascht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überraschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überraschen" becomes "überraschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überraschen"?
- "überraschen" is a verb in German.
