Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To cause surprise because something is unexpected or difficult to explain.
Natural examples
Es verwunderte mich, dass niemand nachfragte.
I was surprised that nobody asked a follow-up.
Die schnelle Antwort verwunderte das ganze Team.
The quick answer surprised the whole team.
Mich verwundert seine ruhige Reaktion nicht.
His calm reaction does not surprise me.
Usage note
Verwundern is inseparable and usually takes an accusative object: Das Ergebnis verwundert mich. It is more formal than überraschen.
Mini-lesson: verwundern
To cause surprise because something is unexpected or difficult to explain. Verwundern is inseparable and usually takes an accusative object: Das Ergebnis verwundert mich. It is more formal than überraschen.
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