verrast→ surprisedDutch word meaning
"verrast" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "surprised". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
12 stories
Example Sentences
The Tortoise and the Hare
De haas is heel verrast.
The hare is very surprised.
The Wrong Word
De ober kijkt verbaasd.
The waiter looks surprised.
Delivery to Wrong Address
Hij was verrast dat hij een pakket kreeg.
He was surprised to receive a package.
Who Sent the Flowers?
David keek verrast.
David looked surprised.
Puss in Boots
De jonge man was verrast, maar hij gaf de kat wat hij vroeg.
The young man was surprised, but he gave the cat what he asked for.
Noise from the Neighbor
Thomas keek verrast.
Thomas looked surprised.
The Anonymous Message
Ze voelde zich tegelijk verrast en verward.
She felt surprised and confused at the same time.
Around the World in 80 Days
Hij was verrast toen zijn nieuwe meester hem over de reis vertelde.
He was surprised when his new master told him about the journey.
Cultural Misunderstanding
De heer Schmidt keek enigszins verrast maar knikte beleefd.
Herr Schmidt looked slightly surprised but nodded politely.
Complaining About Service
De ober keek verrast, alsof hij haar helemaal was vergeten.
The waiter looked surprised, as if he had forgotten about her completely.
Complaint at Restaurant
De ober keek verrast en verontschuldigde zich onmiddellijk.
The waiter looked surprised and apologized immediately.
Starting a New Career
Hij was eerst verrast maar luisterde aandachtig naar haar redenen.
He was surprised at first but listened carefully to her reasons.
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