No. 2,105 in German
überraschung
Surprise.
In a sentence
Sie hat mir eine Überraschungsparty organisiert.
She organized a surprise party for me.
In this sentence, 'Überraschung' is part of a compound noun 'Überraschungsparty', indicating a 'surprise party'. It demonstrates how the word can be incorporated into compound nouns to specify types of pleasant or unexpected events.
Die Nachricht war eine Überraschung für alle.
The news was a surprise for everyone.
Here, 'Überraschung' is used as a nominative noun to describe an unexpected occurrence (the news), showing its standalone use to represent surprise or astonishment.
Er hat die Überraschung in seinem Gesicht nicht verbergen können.
He couldn't hide the surprise on his face.
'Überraschung' is used to represent an emotional response indicated by the context, showcasing its usage to reflect personal feelings of amazement.
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