überraschend
Translation
surprising, unexpected, startling
Examples
Das Ergebnis war überraschend.
The result was surprising.
Wir bekamen überraschenden Besuch.
We had unexpected visitors.
Grammar Patterns
to be surprising ((for sb.)) The result is surprising for me.
surprisingly (adverb) unexpectedly That came surprisingly.
Similar Words
unexpected, astonishing; expected
Etymology
über (over) + rasch (quick/rapid)
Memory Tips
Think of something coming 'over' you 'rapidly' (rasch), catching you by surprise.