German word

Enthüllung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈhʏlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrevelation

Example

Die Enthüllung hat viele Fragen aufgeworfen.

The revelation raised many questions.

Illustration for Enthüllung (revelation)

More examples

Die Enthüllung geheimer Dokumente löste eine Debatte über Transparenz aus.

The revelation of secret documents sparked a debate about transparency.

Core concept

A hidden layer is pulled away, leaving a previously unseen fact in public view.

Common phrases

  • journalistische Enthüllung

    journalistic revelation

  • die Enthüllung eines Skandals

    the revelation of a scandal

  • Enthüllung geheimer Dokumente

    revelation of secret documents

Similar words

Aufdeckung: A hidden problem or wrongdoing is uncovered and exposed.
Offenlegung: Internal documents or evidence are formally disclosed to the public.
Veröffentlichung: Research findings or documents are published for a wide audience.
Leak: Unreleased information reaches outsiders through an unofficial leak.

Definition in German

die Bekanntgabe oder Publikation bislang verdeckter Tatsachen, häufig durch Medien oder Whistleblower

Word origin

Enthüllung derives from the verb enthüllen, formed from ent- ('away') and Hülle ('cover'), and denotes the act of uncovering.

Usage tips

  • Enthüllung is feminine, and its plural is Enthüllungen when several disclosures or exposés are meant.

Other meanings

  • disclosurenoun
  • exposénoun

Opposites

  • Vertuschungcover-upnoun
  • Verheimlichungconcealmentnoun

Related words

  • Enthüllungsjournalismusinvestigative journalismnoun
  • Enthüllungsberichtinvestigative reportnoun
  • enthüllenrevealverb

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