This is the 3838th most frequent Dutch word.
verbaasd
Astonished or surprised.
In this sentence, 'verbaasd' is used to express a feeling of astonishment or surprise by an unexpected situation, showing its function as an adjective.
Ik was verbaasd over hoe snel de trein aankwam.
I was surprised at how quickly the train arrived.
Here, 'verbaasd' describes the subject's reaction of wonder or amazement towards the artwork, emphasizing its emotive descriptive quality.
Zij keek verbaasd naar het ingewikkelde kunstwerk.
She looked amazed at the intricate artwork.
In this context, 'verbaasd' refers to the action of causing astonishment or surprise in others, functioning as a passive past participle.