Swedish · Emotions & Feelings
Förvånad
Surprised
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling sudden wonder at something unexpected.
Example
Alla blev förvånade av nyheten.
Everyone was surprised by the news.
Etymology
'Förvånad' comes from the verb 'förvåna', which means 'to surprise'. The term has evolved from Old Norse roots, highlighting the progressive change in the perception of surprise over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Förvånad' is often employed in both formal and informal settings, particularly when expressing feelings of astonishment or disbelief. It is used uniformly across Sweden with little regional variation.