удивлять
Translation of удивлять
surprise
Meaning of удивлять
Вызывать у кого-то чувство неожиданности, например новостью.
to make someone feel that something unexpected has happened
Transcription and pronunciation of удивлять
удивля́ть
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [ʊdʲɪˈvlʲatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- udivlyat
Traps and common mistakes
Удивлять or сюрприз?
сюрприз
сюрприз = an unexpected gift or party (noun)
Don't mix them up. A surprise gift or party — сюрприз (сделать сюрприз); to make someone surprised — удивлять.
Мы готовим маме сюрприз.
We're preparing a surprise for Mum.
Новость о свадьбе всех удивила.
The wedding news surprised everyone.
Удивлять or удивляться?
удивляться
удивляться = to be surprised yourself
Don't say "я удивил" about yourself. You are surprised — удивляться; something surprises you — удивлять.
Я удивляюсь его терпению.
I'm surprised at his patience.
Этот подарок нас очень удивил.
This present really surprised us.
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His answer surprised me.
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Его ответ меня удивил.
It doesn't surprise me that she won.
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Меня не удивляет, что она победила.
удивлять synonyms
What's the difference between удивлять, поражать, and шокировать
Advanced: broader words
Much stronger and usually unpleasant: shock.
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удивлять belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does удивлять mean?
to make someone feel that something unexpected has happened
How do you pronounce удивлять?
удивлять is pronounced [ʊdʲɪˈvlʲatʲ], in Latin letters “udivlyat”.
How is удивлять used in a sentence?
His answer surprised me. Translation: Его ответ меня удивил.
Is удивлять part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, удивлять (surprise) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is удивлять part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, удивлять (surprise) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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