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Expresses that something happens contrary to expectations or in a surprising way.
Überraschenderweise hat es heute doch nicht geregnet, obwohl es angekündigt war.
Surprisingly, it didn't rain today after all, even though it had been forecast.
This adverb is made up of three parts: the adjective 'überraschend' (surprising), the linking element '-er', and the noun 'Weise' (way). Literally, it therefore means 'in a surprising way'.
Sie hat die Prüfung überraschenderweise bestanden.
Surprisingly, she passed the exam.
As an adverb, 'überraschenderweise' (surprisingly) can appear in different positions in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the verb follows directly after it. It can also be placed after the verb within the sentence.
Überraschenderweise kam er pünktlich.
Surprisingly, he arrived on time.
'Überraschenderweise' (surprisingly) often introduces a sentence that contradicts a previous assumption or statement. It emphasizes that what happens is unexpected.
Alle dachten, das Projekt würde scheitern. Überraschenderweise wurde es ein großer Erfolg.
Everyone thought the project would fail. Surprisingly, it became a great success.
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'ausgerechnet' and 'überraschenderweise' both have to do with something unexpected. 'überraschenderweise' is more neutral: something happens differently than you thought, and that can be good, bad, or simply interesting. 'ausgerechnet' sounds more emotional and often negative. It fits when something happens at a particularly inconvenient time or to a particularly inconvenient person. 'überraschenderweise' simply says: I did not expect that. 'ausgerechnet' is more like saying: Why this, of all things?
Überraschenderweise war mein Kollege am Montag schon sehr früh im Büro.
Surprisingly, my colleague was already at the office very early on Monday.
Er vergisst ausgerechnet heute seine Unterlagen, obwohl der Termin sehr wichtig ist.
Today of all days, he forgets his documents, even though the appointment is very important.