Surprise by Meaning in English
expression
səˈpɹaɪz/, /sɝˈpɹaɪz/ /ˈbaɪ
ser-PRIZE by
səpɹˈaɪz/ /bˈaɪ
ser-PRIZE by
Definition
To feel surprise because of something or someone, or to cause someone else to feel surprised about something.
Usage & Nuances
Common with: 'surprised by the news', 'surprised by his reaction'. Usually followed by what caused the feeling. Formal and informal. Not the same as 'surprise to', which expresses it differently ('surprised to hear').
Spanish: sorprenderse por - sorprender porPortuguese (BR): surpreender por - ficar surpreso comPortuguese (PT): surpreender por - ficar surpreendido comChinese (Simplified): 因...而惊讶Chinese (Traditional): 因...而驚訝Hindi: ...से चौंक जाना - ...से हैरान होनाArabic: يتفاجأ بـ - يُدهش بـBengali: দ্বারা অবাক হওয়া - দ্বারা বিস্মিত হওয়াRussian: удивлён (кем-либо/чем-либо) - поражён (кем-либо/чем-либо)Japanese: 〜に驚く - 〜にびっくりするVietnamese: ngạc nhiên bởi - bất ngờ vìKorean: ~에 놀라다Turkish: ~ tarafından şaşırmakUrdu: حیران ہونا (کسی چیز سے/کی وجہ سے)Indonesian: terkejut oleh - kaget oleh
Example Sentences
I was surprised by the loud noise outside.
basic
She was surprised by her birthday party.
basic
They are surprised by the test results.
basic
I was honestly surprised by how much fun we had at the meeting.
natural
Don’t be surprised by his reaction—he’s always like that.
natural
We were all surprised by the sudden change of plans.
natural