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surprisingly
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.
interestingly
Both words introduce noteworthy information. „Interessanterweise“ comments on it as interesting or striking and does not imply strong surprise; „überraschenderweise“ explicitly emphasizes that it is contrary to expectations. Use „interessanterweise“ for an interesting observation and „überraschenderweise“ when something is genuinely unexpected.
Überraschenderweise öffnet der kleine Laden heute trotz des Feiertags.
Surprisingly, the small shop is open today despite the public holiday.
Interessanterweise öffnet der kleine Laden jeden Sonntag.
Interestingly, the small shop is open every Sunday.
