Overrasket
English meaning: Surprised
Definition
Feeling sudden wonder at something unexpected.
Example
“Alle blev overraskede over nyheden.”
In English: “Everyone was surprised by the news.”
Another example: “Jeg blev helt overrasket over den dejlige gave.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Common adjective/past participle meaning surprised, used in all everyday registers to describe a person's reaction, typically with 'over' to mark the cause. As a participle it also serves as the passive form of 'overraske' (to surprise).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Overrasket' is derived from the verb 'overraske', which comes from the Middle Danish form and points to a historical linguistic development that indicates a sense of astonishment or surprise.
Common Collocations
- overrasket over
- behageligt overrasket
- positivt overrasket
- blive overrasket
- meget overrasket
Word Forms
overrasket (common/neuter); overraskede (plural/definite); from verb overraske–overraskede–overrasket
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- Language
- Dansk
- Danish
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
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