Skandal Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Skandal" is used as noun with the meaning of "scandal", "outrage" or "sensation".

Essential properties of "Skandal"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

Definition: "Event that causes public outrage or great social commotion due to immoral or illegal conduct."
Translation(s): scandal, outrage, sensation
Synonym(s): Affäre, Aufsehen, Eklat
Related word(s): Aufregung, Empörung, Sensation

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Skandal um den korrupten Politiker erschütterte die gesamte Partei.The scandal surrounding the corrupt politician shook the entire party.
Die Zeitung berichtete ausführlich über den jüngsten Skandal in der Unterhaltungsbranche.The newspaper reported extensively on the latest scandal in the entertainment industry.
Der Finanzskandal führte zum Rücktritt mehrerer Vorstandsmitglieder.The financial scandal led to the resignation of several board members.

Definition: "Situation or behavior that causes offense or moral indignation."
Translation(s): scandal, disgrace, outrage, shame
Synonym(s): Ärgernis, Anstoß, Schande
Related word(s): Entrüstung, Empörung, Aufruhr

📝 Some usage examples:

Ihr Verhalten auf der Party war ein echter Skandal.Her behavior at the party was a real scandal.
Die Eltern betrachteten die freizügige Kleidung ihrer Tochter als Skandal.The parents considered their daughter's revealing clothing a scandal.
Es ist ein Skandal, wie viele Menschen unter der Armutsgrenze leben müssen.It is a scandal how many people have to live below the poverty line.