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Unerwartet is a German word that translates to “unexpected” in English. It is used to describe something that happens suddenly or without warning.

Opposites:

  1. Erwartet (expected) - the opposite of unerwartet, something that was anticipated or foreseen.
  2. Vorhersehbar (predictable) - an alternative opposite to unerwartet, something that can be forecasted or projected.

Synonyms:

  1. Plötzlich (sudden) - a similar term that can be used to describe something happening unexpectedly.
  2. Überraschend (surprising) - another word that conveys the unexpected nature of a situation.

Examples:

  1. Die unerwartete Ankunft des Gastes hat mich überrascht. (The unexpected arrival of the guest surprised me.)
  2. Wir wurden von einem unerwarteten Gewitter überrascht. (We were surprised by an unexpected thunderstorm.)

Unerwartet is a versatile term that can be used in various contexts to convey the element of surprise or suddenness.\ Visit YouGlish.com