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verrast

Verrast is the past participle of the Dutch verb verrassen, meaning to surprise or astonish someone. In everyday usage, verrast can function as a finite verb form in past tenses, as in "Het nieuws verraste iedereen," or as a past participle in perfect tenses, as in "Het nieuws heeft iedereen verrast." It can also be used as an adjective meaning "surprised," as in "Ze leek verrast."

The base verb verrassen is common in standard Dutch and is used with a direct object, typically

Usage notes: verrast often conveys a perception of a positive or neutral surprise, though it can be

Examples:

- Het nieuws verraste iedereen.

- Ze was verrast door zijn cadeau.

- Het heeft me erg verrast.

See also: verrassing (the noun meaning "surprise"), verrassen (to surprise), verbaasd (astonished), verwonderd (amazed).

referring
to
a
person
or
group
who
is
surprised
by
an
action,
event,
or
gift.
The
sense
of
verrast
generally
centers
on
a
reaction
to
something
unexpected,
with
nuance
that
can
range
from
mild
to
strong
surprise
depending
on
context.
used
for
negative
surprises
as
well.
It
differs
from
synonyms
such
as
verbaasd
(astonished)
or
verwonderd
(amazed)
in
nuance;
verrast
emphasizes
the
moment
of
impact
from
an
event.