die Überraschung
surprise
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/yːbɐˈʁa.ʃʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
Germans love giving and receiving well-planned Überraschungen in relationships. Surprise visits, elaborate birthday plans, and unexpected gifts are highly valued. The phrase 'eine Überraschung planen' (to plan a surprise) is common in romantic contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Er hat eine Überraschung für dich vorbereitet.
He has prepared a surprise for you.
Zu meiner Überraschung stand sie plötzlich vor der Tür.
To my surprise, she was suddenly standing at the door.