die plural, Schiebungen
rigging
Definition & meaning
Schiebung most often means fraudulent manipulation, rigging, or a dishonest arrangement—especially when someone suspects that an outcome or decision has been unfairly influenced. It is usually colloquial and often accusatory.
Less commonly, it can mean the act or result of shifting or moving something. In ordinary usage, Verschiebung is more usual for “shift” or “displacement.”
Grammar & Word origin
Schiebung is a feminine noun: die Schiebung; plural die Schiebungen.
It comes from the verb schieben (“to push” or “to shift”) plus the suffix -ung , which commonly forms nouns describing an action or its result.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Manipulation — a broad term for influencing or altering something, not necessarily as colloquial or openly accusatory as Schiebung.
- Betrug — fraud or deception; more directly names the dishonest act.
- Mauschelei — a colloquial word for shady dealings or behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
- Mogelei — cheating or trickery, often suggesting a less serious offense.
There is no exact antonym. Depending on the context, contrasts include Fairness , meaning fair conduct, and Unparteilichkeit , meaning impartiality.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Die Zuschauer vermuten Schiebung bei dem Wettbewerb.noun
The spectators suspect rigging in the competition.
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