In German
Überraschung
Meaning: surprise
Example sentences
DasisteineschöneÜberraschung!
That's a lovely surprise!
WirplaneneineÜberraschungfürsie.
We're planning a surprise for her.
DieÜberraschungistgelungen.
The surprise worked out well.
Grammar note
“Die Überraschung” is feminine, built from the verb “überraschen” (to surprise). The plural is “die Überraschungen”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Überraschung” with “Unterbrechung” (interruption) or “Übersetzung” (translation) — all long, similar-looking words with different meanings.
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What is the plural of “Überraschung”?
“Überraschungen”.
What is the verb “to surprise”?
“Überraschen”.