English–German
“unexpected” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnɛɐ̯ˌvaʁtət/
Example
Das Ergebnis war unerwartet.
The result was unexpected.
How to say “unexpected” in German
“Unexpected” in German is unerwartet.
A result stepping outside the path that earlier expectations seemed to mark.
Example sentences with unerwartet
Das war ein unerwartetes Ereignis für alle.
That was an unexpected event for everyone.
Tips for using unerwartet
- After sein, werden, or bleiben, unerwartet stays unchanged, as in Das Ergebnis war unerwartet; attributive use requires an adjective ending.
Other German words for “unexpected”
Das war das verwunderlichste Erlebnis dieses Jahres.
That was the most unexpected experience of the year.