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IPA/ɛntˈtɔɪ̯ʃn̩/
Er enttäuscht mich oft.
He often disappoints me.
Der Film hat viele Zuschauer enttäuscht.
The film disappointed many viewers.
A hoped-for outcome breaks the promise it seemed to carry, leaving someone deflated.
einen Freund enttäuschen
disappoint a friend
die Zuschauer enttäuschen
disappoint the viewers
täuschen: Deceive someone into believing something false through lies or appearances.
im Stich lassen: Abandon someone in difficulty instead of giving the needed help.
kränken: Hurt someone's feelings and make that person feel upset or offended.
enttäuschen bezeichnet das Verfehlen einer Hoffnung oder Erwartung und das Hervorrufen von Enttäuschung bei jemandem.
The verb combines the prefix ent- with täuschen, 'to deceive', and conveys the removal of a false expectation or illusion.