No. 3,236 in German
fallout
"Fallout" in German means radioactive particles released into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion, or metaphorically, the negative consequences of an event.
In a sentence
Die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Konflikts zeigen sich immer deutlicher.
The economic fallout of the conflict is becoming increasingly evident.
Used to express indirect negative consequences in an economic context.
Der Fallout der Explosion verbreitete sich über weite Gebiete.
The fallout of the explosion spread over wide areas.
Refers to radioactive particles dispersed in the atmosphere due to a detonation.
Nach dem Streit gab es emotionalen Fallout zwischen den Beteiligten.
After the argument, there was emotional fallout among the participants.
Describes lingering emotional consequences following a disagreement or conflict.
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