Meaning of the German Word "Staunen"

staunen
marvel

To feel great surprise or admiration.

Example Sentence

Besucher staunen über die Größe der antiken Pyramiden.

Other Meanings of This Word

A feeling of surprise and admiration for something beautiful or amazing.

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Definition: To feel great surprise or admiration.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "staunen"?

C1

What grammatical category does "staunen" have?

Verb

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