English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Spektakel — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
  • extravaganza noun A big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event.
  • 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.
  • row noun A straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
  • ruckus noun A noisy disturbance or commotion.
  • spectacle noun An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

Senses

Spektakel is used for these senses in English:

  • commotion An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
  • extravaganza (by extension) An instance of fantastical, unrestrained, lavish, or chaotic behaviour or conduct.
  • ostentation (obsolete) A show or spectacle.
  • pageant An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
  • row A noisy argument.
  • row A continual loud noise.
  • ruckus A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
  • spectacle An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

Related German words