This is the 17617th most frequent Turkish word.
şaşkınlıkla
"Şaşkınlıkla" means "with astonishment" or "in amazement."
The word "şaşkınlıkla" is used here to describe the manner in which the action of watching is performed, emphasizing a state of astonishment while observing.
Olanları şaşkınlıkla izledim.
I watched the events with astonishment.
In this sentence, "şaşkınlıkla" conveys the emotion or reaction accompanying the attempt to understand.
Şaşkınlıkla onun davranışlarını anlamaya çalıştım.
I tried to understand his behaviors with astonishment.
Here, "şaşkınlıkla" specifies the attitude or feeling experienced while listening.