überraschend
Translation
surprising, unexpected
Examples
Das war ein überraschendes Ergebnis.
That was a surprising result.
Er kam überraschend zu Besuch.
He came for a visit unexpectedly.
Grammar Patterns
(as adjective) surprising That was a surprising result.
(as adverb) surprisingly, unexpectedly He came for a visit unexpectedly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unerwartet, erstaunlich; Antonyms: erwartet, vorhersehbar
Etymology
From the verb 'überraschen' (to surprise), which comes from 'über-' (over) and 'rasch' (quick). It describes something that comes over you quickly.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'rash' (rasch) of events coming 'over' (über) you, which is very surprising.