noun
der Eklat, -s
scandal
Ein plötzlicher, großer Streit oder Vorfall, der viel Aufsehen macht.
The German word "Eklat" is a noun that means "scandal", "fiasco", or "commotion". It is derived from the French word "éclat", which carries similar connotations related to a striking event or a sudden public incident, especially one that causes disruption or controversy.
Similar words:
- Skandal (scandal) - refers explicitly to a public outrage or misconduct.
- Affäre (affair) - often used to describe a situation involving scandal or controversy, sometimes implying complexity.
- Tumult (tumult) - indicating a chaotic or noisy situation, not necessarily tied to scandal.
Difference:
- Eklat emphasizes the dramatic and attention-grabbing aspect of an event.
- Skandal focuses more specifically on actions that provoke outrage or moral outrage.
- Affäre can imply a deeper ongoing issue, whereas Tumult pertains to disorder or chaos without necessarily implying a scandalous act.
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Examples
Ein Eklat entsteht bei der Konferenz.noun
A scandal erupts at the conference.
Der Eklat führte zu heftigen Diskussionen.noun
The scandal led to heated discussions.
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