noun

die Enthüllung, -en

revelation

Das ist der Moment, in dem etwas Geheimes oder Verstecktes sichtbar oder bekannt wird.

Definition & meaning

Enthüllung means a revelation or disclosure: information that was hidden or unknown is made public. It can refer to the act of revealing something or to the information revealed. Depending on context, it can also mean an unveiling, such as the public presentation of a statue or monument.

Grammar & Word origin

Enthüllung is a feminine noun: die Enthüllung. Its plural is die Enthüllungen.

It is formed from the verb enthüllen (“to reveal” or “to unveil”) and the noun-forming suffix -ung. The verb combines ent-, suggesting removal or reversal, with hüllen (“to wrap” or “to cover”).

Synonyms & antonyms

Offenbarung — “revelation”; often suggests a profound or striking truth, sometimes with religious or literary overtones.
Aufdeckung — “exposure” or “uncovering”; especially common for hidden facts or wrongdoing.
Bekanntgabe — “announcement”; more neutral and focused on formally making information known.

Possible antonyms include:

Verheimlichung — “concealment”; the act of keeping something secret.
Geheimhaltung — “secrecy” or “confidentiality”; the deliberate protection of information from public knowledge.
Verschleierung — “obfuscation” or “cover-up”; making the truth harder to see or understand.

Common phrases & collocations

die Enthüllung eines Geheimnisses — the revelation of a secret
eine sensationelle Enthüllung — a sensational revelation
die Enthüllung der Identität — the disclosure of someone’s identity
die feierliche Enthüllung eines Denkmals — the ceremonial unveiling of a monument