Watergate in German

Watergate in German is Watergate, Watergate-Affäre, Watergate-Skandal — Watergate means to treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.

Watergate in German

Watergate

proper noun

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Watergate-Affäre

proper noun

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Watergate-Skandal

proper noun

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

What does "Watergate" mean?

verb To treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.
"Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question."

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in German.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in German

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Watergate in a sentence

Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question.

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "Watergate" in German?

"Watergate" in German is Watergate, Watergate-Affäre, Watergate-Skandal. Watergate means: To treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.

How do you use "Watergate" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question." In German, "Watergate" is Watergate, Watergate-Affäre, Watergate-Skandal.

Are there other ways to say "Watergate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Watergate": Watergate, Watergate-Affäre, Watergate-Skandal.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.