No. 4,295 in German
entpuppt
"Entpuppt" means "revealed" or "turned out to be."
In a sentence
Der verschwundene Schlüssel entpuppt sich als harmlos auf dem Tisch liegend.
The missing key turns out to be harmless lying on the table.
Here, 'entpuppt' is used to indicate that something unexpectedly reveals its true state or location.
Er entpuppt sich als talentierter Musiker nach mehreren Auftritten.
He turns out to be a talented musician after several performances.
In this sentence, 'entpuppt' signifies someone's abilities or hidden traits becoming apparent.
Die neue Strategie entpuppt sich als äußerst effektiv.
The new strategy turns out to be extremely effective.
Here, 'entpuppt' is used to describe the unexpected results of an implemented approach.
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