No. 3,185 in German
eklat
"Scandal" or "uproar."
In a sentence
Der politische Eklat führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
The political scandal led to a heated debate.
Here, 'Eklat' is used to denote a scandal or significant controversy within the political realm.
Ein Eklat entstand, als der Schauspieler die Bühne verließ.
A commotion arose when the actor left the stage.
In this context, 'Eklat' describes a notable disturbance or public incident, emphasizing the dramatic reaction to the event.
Ihre Kritik am Management löste einen Eklat aus.
Her criticism of the management caused an uproar.
Here, 'Eklat' indicates the public uproar or disturbance caused by criticism of an authority figure, focusing on the ensuing controversy.
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