No. 5,536 in German
bescherung
"Bescherung" means the act of giving gifts, especially at Christmas, or an unpleasant surprise.
In a sentence
Die Bescherung am Weihnachtsabend ist etwas ganz Besonderes.
The gift-giving on Christmas Eve is something very special.
The word 'Bescherung' here refers to the custom of handing out presents during Christmas celebrations.
Was für eine Bescherung haben wir hier, alles ist durcheinander!
What a mess we have here, everything is in disarray!
In this context, 'Bescherung' is used figuratively to indicate a chaotic or problematic situation.
Die unerwartete Bescherung war eine Überraschung für alle Gäste.
The unexpected event was a surprise for all the guests.
Here, 'Bescherung' denotes an event or occurrence that was unforeseen or surprising, extending its usage into general contexts.
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