No. 17,597 in Polish
zdumieniem
Astonishment or amazement.
In a sentence
Patrzyłem na nią ze zdumieniem.
I looked at her with astonishment.
Here, 'zdumieniem' is used as an extension of the verb 'patrzyłem,' indicating the manner in which the action of looking is performed, adding an emotional emphasis of astonishment.
Ona przyjęła wiadomość ze zdumieniem.
She received the news with surprise.
In this sentence, 'zdumieniem' modifies the verb 'przyjęła,' explaining the emotional reaction accompanying the act of receiving the news.
Ze zdumieniem odkryłem, że drzwi były otwarte.
With amazement, I discovered that the door was open.
Here, 'zdumieniem' establishes the tone and emotional reaction of the sentence, highlighting the sense of amazement accompanying the discovery of the open door.
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