Verb

staunen

Translation

to be amazed, to be astonished, to marvel

Er staunt über deine Fortschritte.

He is amazed at your progress.

Man muss staunen, wie schnell die Zeit vergeht.

One has to be amazed at how quickly time passes.

Ihr staunt über die Schönheit der Natur.

You (pl.) marvel at the beauty of nature.

((über+4)) to be amazed at sth. He is amazed at his intelligence.

((Satz)) to be amazed that... She is amazed that you already know that.

Synonyms: to wonder (sich wundern), to be astonished (erstaunt sein)

From Old High German `stunen` (to be rigid, dazed). Related to the English word "stun".

Imagine your jaw dropping in astonishment, making a sound like "Stau...n". It's like you're stunned.