Enthüllung

revelation

noun ent-HUEL-loong Rare

Also means

exposé

Usage Note

Enthüllung in a journalistic context is a damaging revelation brought to light by investigative reporting. A good Enthüllung is backed by documents; Enthüllungsjournalismus is investigative journalism.

Examples

"Die Enthüllung erschütterte die politische Szene des Landes."

Natural Translation

The revelation shook the country's political scene.

Literal Translation

The revelation shook the political scene of the country.

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