German Conversation · Level 142
30 words
German word
entlarven
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛntˈlaʁfn̩/
Meaning
- verbexpose
Example
Der Reporter entlarvt den Skandal.
The reporter exposes the scandal.
More examples
Die Anwältin entlarvte eine falsche Identität.
The lawyer exposed a false identity.
Core concept
A disguise is pulled off a person or claim, exposing what had been presented falsely.
Common phrases
eine Masche entlarven
expose a scheme
eine falsche Identität entlarven
expose a false identity
jemandes wahre Absichten entlarven
expose someone's true intentions
Similar words
enttarnen: To expose a concealed identity or secret role.
aufdecken: To bring concealed facts or misconduct to light through investigation.
enthüllen: To make hidden facts or information publicly known.
bloßstellen: To publicly shame someone by exposing faults or wrongdoing.
Definition in German
entlarven bezeichnet das Sichtbarmachen eines zuvor verdeckten Betrugs oder einer falschen Fassade.
Word origin
The figurative verb developed from the literal combination of ent- and Larve, whose Latin source larva referred to a mask or ghost.
Usage tips
- Unlike neutral English reveal, entlarven usually implies that deception, fraud, or a false facade has been uncovered.
Other meanings
- see throughverb
Opposites
- verheimlichenconcealverb
- verschweigenkeep secretverb
Related words
- Entlarvungexposurenoun
- entlarvendexposingadjective
- entlarvbarable to be exposedadjective