NOUN
Überraschung/yːbɐˈʁaʃʊŋ/surprise; astonishment
Überraschung is a German noun that means surprise or astonishment. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁaʃʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Überraschungen".
Definitions
1.an unexpected event or the feeling caused by something unexpected(feeling or event)
a.something that happens unexpectedly
Die Party war eine tolle Überraschung für ihn.—The party was a great surprise for him.
b.the feeling caused by something sudden or unexpected
Zu meiner Überraschung hat sie gewonnen.—To my surprise, she won.
2.a present or action meant to pleasantly surprise someone(gift or action)
a.a gift given as a surprise
Ich habe eine kleine Überraschung für dich.—I have a little surprise for you.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Überraschung | die Überraschungen |
| Genitive | der Überraschung | der Überraschungen |
| Dative | der Überraschung | den Überraschungen |
| Accusative | die Überraschung | die Überraschungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Überraschung" mean in English?
- "Überraschung" means surprise or astonishment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Überraschung"?
- "Überraschung" is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁaʃʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Überraschung" der, die, or das?
- "Überraschung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Überraschung"?
- The plural of "Überraschung" is "Überraschungen".
- What part of speech is "Überraschung"?
- "Überraschung" is a noun in German.
