Usage examples of "erstaunte" in German with translation to English

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Die Größe des Elefanten erstaunte den kleinen Jungen. The size of the elephant astonished the little boy.
Zu unser aller Erstaunen trat er plötzlich zurück. To our great surprise, he suddenly resigned.
Ich war so erstaunt, das zu sehen. How astonished I was to see this.
Sie war beim Anblick des Gespenstes erstaunt. She was amazed at the sight of the ghost.
Ich bin erstaunt, dass Sie so naiv sind. I'm surprised that you're so naïve.
Ich war über die Klarheit des Bildes erstaunt. I was astonished by the clarity of the picture.
Ich habe oft bemerkt, wie wenig sich junge Damen für Bücher mit ernsthaftem Einschlag interessieren, wenn sie auch einzig zu Ihrem Nutzen geschrieben sind. Ich gestehe, es erstaunt mich; denn sicherlich ist nichts so vorteilhaft, wie Belehrung. I have often observed how little young ladies are interested by books of a serious stamp, though written solely for their benefit. It amazes me, I confess; for, certainly, there can be nothing so advantageous to them as instruction.
Zu meinem Erstaunen wurde der Anthropologe des Mordes angeklagt. To my surprise, the anthropologist was accused of murder.
Mache immer das Richtige. Das wird einige erfreuen und den Rest erstaunen lassen. Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Ich war erstaunt zu hören, dass er gescheitert war. I was surprised that he had failed.
Ich bin erstaunt, dass Ihre Familie ein japanisches Auto hat. I am surprised that your family has a Japanese car.
Ich bin erstaunt, dass sie so ein gutes Angebot abgelehnt hat. I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.
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