überrascht
Translation
surprised, astonished
Examples
Ich war positiv überrascht.
I was positively surprised.
Sie machte ein überraschtes Gesicht.
She made a surprised face.
Er war überrascht über das Geschenk.
He was surprised about the gift.
Grammar Patterns
to be surprised ((about/at sth.)) to be surprised about/at sth. He is surprised about the news.
to be surprised ((by sth.)) to be surprised by sth. I am surprised by your success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erstaunt, verwundert; Antonym: erwartet (expected)
Etymology
This is the past participle of 'überraschen', which combines 'über-' (over) and 'rasch' (quick). The idea is something quickly coming over you unexpectedly.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'over-rush' of emotion or events. That would leave you 'überrascht'.