Die Affäre
Example: Die Affäre um den Politiker erschütterte die ganze Nation.
Definition
"Die Affäre" refers to a scandal or incident, often involving controversy or wrongdoing, that attracts public attention. It typically involves notable figures or events and can cause significant social or political upheaval, as in the example phrase about the politician's affair shaking the entire nation.
Etymology
The word "die Affäre" comes from the French word 'affaire,' meaning a matter or business. It entered German with a similar meaning but evolved to emphasize scandalous or controversial incidents. Did you know? The French 'affaire' originally referred to any matter or concern, not necessarily negative.
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"Die Affäre" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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