Meaning of What a surprise
An expression used when something unexpected happens.
In simple words: An expression of unexpectedness or shock.
What a surprise in a sentence
- When she walked in with cake, I thought, 'What a surprise!'
- After hearing the news, he exclaimed, 'What a surprise!'
- Finding out I won the lottery was truly, 'What a surprise!'
- I didn't expect her to arrive early; what a surprise she was!
How to use What a surprise
Used to express astonishment in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for informal conversations and can be used in a friendly or shocked manner, but avoid in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Imagine someone jumping out of a cake: 'What a surprise!'
Related words
Collocations with What a surprise
- what a shock
- what a moment
- what a twist
Synonyms for What a surprise
Common mistakes with What a surprise
- Using it as a question, e.g., 'What a surprise?' instead of a statement.
- Pairing it with the wrong tone, sounding insincere when used in a formal setting.
- Forgetting to respond appropriately to the surprise being expressed.
Compare What a surprise with Goodness, Wow, Incredible, No way
What a surprise appears in
What a surprise in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يا للمفاجأة
تعبير عن المفاجأة أو الصدمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী আশ্চর্য
অপ্রত্যাশিত বা হতবাক হওয়ার অভিব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Was für eine Überraschung
Ein Ausdruck des Unerwarteten oder des Schocks.
- SpanishEspañol
¡Qué sorpresa!
Una expresión de algo inesperado o de shock.
- Persianفارسی
چه سورپرایزی
عبارتی برای بیان غیرمنتظره بودن یا شوک.
- FrenchFrançais
Quelle surprise
Une expression d'inattendu ou de choc.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या आश्चर्य है
कुछ अप्रत्याशित या चौंकाने वाली बात पर प्रतिक्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
Che sorpresa
Un'espressione di inaspettatezza o shock.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Que surpresa
Uma expressão de algo inesperado ou chocante.
- RussianРусский
Вот это да! / Вот так сюрприз!
Выражение неожиданности или шока.
- Urduاردو
کیا حیرت ہے
غیر متوقع یا صدمے کا اظہار۔
- Chinese中文
真令人惊讶
表达意外或震惊。
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Frequently asked questions about What a surprise
What does What a surprise mean?
An expression of unexpectedness or shock.
What is the definition of What a surprise?
An expression used when something unexpected happens.
How do you use What a surprise in a sentence?
When she walked in with cake, I thought, 'What a surprise!'
Can you give another example of What a surprise?
After hearing the news, he exclaimed, 'What a surprise!'
What are synonyms for What a surprise?
Common alternatives include Oh my!, Goodness!, Wow!, Incredible!, No way!.
What words go with What a surprise?
It commonly pairs with what a shock, what a moment, what a twist.
What are common mistakes when using What a surprise?
Using it as a question, e.g., 'What a surprise?' instead of a statement. Pairing it with the wrong tone, sounding insincere when used in a formal setting. Forgetting to respond appropriately to the surprise being expressed.
How do you pronounce What a surprise?
US: //wɑt ə səˈpraɪz//, UK: //wɒt ə səˈpraɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What a surprise?
Used to express astonishment in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for informal conversations and can be used in a friendly or shocked manner, but avoid in very formal situations.
