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Revision as of 11:56, 6 March 2023
Hi Esperanto learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will teach you how to express surprise in Esperanto. Surprise is an emotion that can be expressed and recognized across cultures. Understanding how to express and recognize surprise can help you communicate more effectively with native speakers and make new friends in Esperanto.
To improve your Esperanto Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic Vocabulary
Before we get into specific phrases, let's review some basic vocabulary that will help you express surprise:
Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
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Mirinda | mee-REEN-dah | Amazing |
Stupefita | stoo-peh-FEE-tah | Stunned |
Nekredeble | NEH-kreh-DEH-bleh | Unbelievable |
Kaŝiĝi | kah-SHEE-jee | Hide |
Fekmiro | FEK-mee-droh | Miracle |
- Interjections
Interjections are used to express emotions or reactions. In Esperanto, there are several interjections to express surprise, such as "ho!" and "ve!". These interjections can be used alone or as part of a sentence.
- Ho! Kiel ĝi estas bela! (Wow! It's so beautiful!)
- Ve! Mi perdos mian monujon! (Oh no! I'll lose my wallet!)
- Phrases
Phrases are also commonly used to express surprise. Here are some common phrases in Esperanto:
Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
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Mi ne povas kredi! | mee neh PO-vahs KREH-dee | I can't believe it! |
Kio okazis? | KEE-o oh-KAH-zees | What happened? |
Ne eblas! | neh EH-blahs | It's impossible! |
Nu, bonege! | noo, boh-NEH-geh | Well, that's great! |
Kiel eble tio? | KEE-ehl EH-bleh TEE-oh | How is that possible? |
Ne dum longe | neh doom LONG-eh | "That didn't take long" |
- Dialogue
Here's an example dialogue to see these words in context:
- Person 1: Kio okazis? (What happened?)
- Person 2: Mi trovis mian perditan aĵon! (I found my lost item!)
- Person 1: Mirinde! (Amazing!)
- Cultural Notes
In Esperanto culture, surprise is often expressed in a positive way. Some people may even use the phrase "fekmiro" (miracle) or "mirinda" (amazing) to describe something that is not actually miraculous. This reflects a general attitude of optimism and positivity that is prevalent in the Esperanto community.
Additionally, Esperanto has a close association with the idea of a "universal language." People who speak Esperanto are often surprised and pleased to meet others who speak it, and this can create a bond of friendship.
- Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at some basic vocabulary, phrases, and cultural notes related to expressing surprise in Esperanto. To further improve your skills, we recommend practicing these phrases with native speakers or using them in everyday conversation. Through practice and experience, you can become more confident in your ability to express your emotions in Esperanto!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources
Related Lessons
- Camping
- Adverbs in Esperanto
- Farm
- Oceans and Continents
- Fruits
- Parts of the Body
- Days of the Week
- Martial Arts
- Count to 10
- Shopping