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spektakel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • display verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
  • ostentation noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  • pageant noun An elaborate public show or performance, often involving costumes and a procession, sometimes a beauty competition.
  • spectacle noun An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

Senses

spektakel is used for these senses in English:

  • display A show or spectacle.
  • ostentation (obsolete) A show or spectacle.
  • pageant A spectacular ceremony.
  • spectacle An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

display — full definition

  1. verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
  2. noun A screen that shows text, images, or graphics.
  3. noun An arrangement of items set out for people to view, often for sale or exhibition.

ostentation — full definition

  1. noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  2. noun A group of peafowl.
  3. noun A show or spectacle.

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