Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Mar 20, 2002 16:33
22 yrs ago
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German term
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Eklat
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This is an article talking about a large party to celebrate the opening of a new building, which is overshadowed "von einem Eklat bei der Weihe der Fabrik".
Something along the lines of the opening being overshadowed by the magnificent party?
Many thanks,
Joanne
Something along the lines of the opening being overshadowed by the magnificent party?
Many thanks,
Joanne
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | scandal |
Sandra Schlatter
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| 5 | sensation/stir |
lone (X)
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| 4 | sensation, stir |
TRANSRAPID
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| 4 | ugly row / confrontation |
Endre Both
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Proposed translations
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2 mins
Sandra Schlatter
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Works in: English to German, French to German
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scandal
"Eklat" means "Scandal"
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Note added at 2002-03-20 16:42:24 (GMT)
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I am sure that this refers to something negative (hence \"overshadowed\").
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Note added at 2002-03-20 16:42:24 (GMT)
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I am sure that this refers to something negative (hence \"overshadowed\").
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Comment: "Thanks very much. Am very happy with the term you suggested.
Regards,
Joanne"
6 mins
7 mins
sensation, stir
HTH
51 mins
Endre Both
Germany
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Germany
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, Hungarian (Variant: Hungary)
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ugly row / confrontation
Here, "Eklat" is a very sudden and negative confrontation, an outburst of animosity.
Peer comment(s):
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Sandra Schlatter
: some scandals don't involve animosity but e.g. indecency...
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You do have a point there. How about an incident? Scandal just doens't sound right to me.
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