Surprise - translation, pronunciation and examples
surprise
unexpected reaction
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When to use surprise
испытывать удивление
большое удивление
удивление и радость
удивление новостям
неожиданный визит
surprise usage examples
Он испытал удивление, открыв дверь и увидев старого друга.
He opened the door in surprise and saw an old friend.
Результат экзамена стал приятным удивлением для всех.
The exam result was a pleasant surprise for everyone.
Similar words
A general reaction to something unexpected; can be positive, negative or neutral.
A strong, often positive form of surprise emphasizing amazement or astonishment.
A brief, sudden surprise that often causes a physical reflex (a startle); lighter and shorter than 'surprise'.
A very strong, often negative and distressing reaction to something unexpected; can imply trauma or serious upset.
A feeling of admiration or curious interest, often positive; less about mere surprise and more about awe or curiosity.
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surprise synonyms
What's the difference between surprise / amazement / startlement / shock / wonder / delight
A general reaction to something unexpected; can be positive, negative or neutral.
The surprise on her face was obvious.
Удивление на её лице было очевидным.
A strong, often positive form of surprise emphasizing amazement or astonishment.
To their amazement, the magician vanished.
К их изумлению фокусник исчез.
A brief, sudden surprise that often causes a physical reflex (a startle); lighter and shorter than 'surprise'.
The sudden clap of thunder caused a startlement.
Внезапный раскат грома вызвал вздрагивание.
A very strong, often negative and distressing reaction to something unexpected; can imply trauma or serious upset.
She was in shock after hearing the news.
Она была в шоке после того, как услышала новость.
A feeling of admiration or curious interest, often positive; less about mere surprise and more about awe or curiosity.
She watched the sunrise with wonder.
Она с восхищением смотрела на рассвет.
A very positive feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, often from something pleasant or surprisingly good.
She opened the present with delight.
Она с радостью открыла подарок.
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How to pronounce surprise and what this word means
surprise translation: удивление. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce surprise
/səˈpraɪz/
surprise translation
удивление
surprise examples
He opened the door in surprise and saw an old friend.
surprise transcription
/səˈpraɪz/, /sərˈpraɪz/
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Questions about this word
surprise meaning: what does it mean?
unexpected reaction
surprise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
surprise is pronounced as /səˈpraɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
surprise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He opened the door in surprise and saw an old friend. Translation: Он испытал удивление, открыв дверь и увидев старого друга.
Is surprise part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, surprise (удивление) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is surprise part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, surprise (удивление) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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