(jdn) überrumpeln (v.t.) to take (sb) by surprise, catch (sb) off guard / unawares
überrumpelt taken by surprise, caught off guard / unawares
Die GDL sieht sich von der Bahn überrumpelt.
The GDL (union) sees itself as taken by surprise by the railroad.
Lassen Sie sich nicht überrumpeln!
Don't get caught off guard / taken by surprise!
Related: die Überrumpelung surprise / sneak attack, catching off guard
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