Polyglot Dictionary

staunen

/ˈʃtaʊ̯nən/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: staunt
past: staunte
perfect: hat gestaunt

Meaning

to marvel, to be amazed
- Alle staunten über das riesige Schloss.
  
  Everyone marveled at the huge castle.
- Die Kinder staunten über die riesige Torte. Sie hatten so etwas noch nie gesehen.
  
  The children marvelled at the huge cake. They had never seen anything like it.

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English

Close — to marvel, to be amazed relates to wondering.

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Last updated 2026-09-19