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
astonishing
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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 describe something very extraordinary. Unglaublich emphasizes that it is hard to believe or that one has doubts about it. Verblüffend, by contrast, emphasizes the strong surprise without necessarily calling the truth of the news into question.
verblüffend
Die Nachricht über den Gewinn ist verblüffend, aber Lea hält sie für wahr.
The news about the winnings is astonishing, but Lea believes it is true.
unglaublich
Die Nachricht über den Gewinn klingt unglaublich, deshalb prüft Lea sie noch einmal.
The news about the winnings sounds incredible, so Lea checks it again.
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