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verblüffend
astonishing
So surprising, amazing, or unexpected that it is hard to believe.
example
Die Ähnlichkeit zwischen den eineiigen Zwillingen war verblüffend.
The similarity between the identical twins was astonishing.
verblüffend
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
'Verblüffend' is the present participle of the verb 'verblüffen' (to amaze someone). Like many participles ending in '-end', it is used as an adjective.
EXAMPLE
Seine Reaktion war absolut verblüffend.
His reaction was absolutely astonishing.
Use as an adverb
'Verblüffend' can also be used as an adverb to intensify another adjective. It then means something like 'erstaunlich' (amazingly) or 'überraschend' (surprisingly).
EXAMPLE
Die Lösung des Rätsels war verblüffend einfach.
The solution to the puzzle was astonishingly simple.
Typical collocations
Common nouns combined with 'verblüffend' are 'Ähnlichkeit' (similarity), 'Ergebnis' (result), 'Einfachheit' (simplicity), and 'Tatsache' (fact).
EXAMPLE
Die Studie lieferte einige verblüffende Ergebnisse.
The study produced some astonishing results.
Compare with
verblüffend vs unglaublich
incredible
'unglaublich' and 'verblüffend' both describe something that is hard to believe. But 'unglaublich' is broader: it can mean something very great, extreme, or simply very strong, and it is often used like 'very'. This can be positive or negative. 'verblüffend' fits especially when something is surprising or unexpected. Learners may confuse the words because both express amazement. If the element of surprise is important, 'verblüffend' sounds more precise. If you only want to emphasize intensity, 'unglaublich' is more natural.
verblüffend
In der Schule hat sie am Montag eine verblüffend einfache Lösung gefunden.
At school on Monday, she found an astonishingly simple solution.
unglaublich
Die neue Küche ist unglaublich hell geworden.
The new kitchen has become incredibly bright.
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