Dutch Word of the Day
verbazen
ver-BA-zen • verb — 15th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to amaze or surprise someone
Examples
- Het resultaat van de wedstrijd verbaasde iedereen.
(The result of the match surprised everyone.) - Ik verbaas me over hoe snel hij leert.
(I am amazed at how quickly he learns.) - Die prijs zal je echt verbazen.
(That price will really surprise you.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | verbaas | verbaasde |
| jij/je | verbaast | verbaasde |
| hij/zij/het | verbaast | verbaasde |
| wij/we | verbazen | verbaasden |
| jullie | verbazen | verbaasden |
| zij/ze | verbazen | verbaasden |
See all 4 tenses of verbazen →
Antonyms
- verwachten
Use verbazen when something causes surprise or amazement. It is common in everyday speech and also in writing, often with me over or in the passive form.
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