affair in German
affair in German is Angelegenheit, Scharmützel, Ding — affair means a matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
affair in German
Angelegenheit
Scharmützel
(military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
Ding
A material object (vaguely designated).
Affäre
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
Liebesverhältnis
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
Verhältnis
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
Beziehung
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
Gspusi
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
Liaison
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
What does "affair" mean?
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noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
"The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment."
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noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
"The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light."
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noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.
"Their wedding was a lavish affair with three hundred guests."
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affair in a sentence
- The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment.
- It turned into a messy legal affair that dragged on for years.
- The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light.
- She ended the affair once she realised how much it was hurting her family.
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What is "affair" in German?
"affair" in German is Angelegenheit, Scharmützel, Ding. affair means: A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
How do you use "affair" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment." In German, "affair" is Angelegenheit, Scharmützel, Ding.
Are there other ways to say "affair" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "affair": Angelegenheit, Scharmützel, Ding, Affäre, Liebesverhältnis, Verhältnis.
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