No. 15,107 in German
staunen
To marvel or be amazed.
In a sentence
Ich staune über die Schönheit der Natur.
I am amazed by the beauty of nature.
Expressing amazement or admiration for something remarkable or beautiful.
Die Kinder staunten, als sie die Zaubershow sahen.
The children marveled as they watched the magic show.
Describing the fascination or astonishment experienced by someone when witnessing something they find extraordinary.
Manchmal muss man einfach staunen, wie wunderbar das Leben sein kann.
Sometimes one just has to marvel at how wonderful life can be.
Reflecting a moment of appreciation and wonder about life's qualities or experiences.
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