This is the 11260th most frequent German word.
skandal
Scandal; a shocking event or action causing outrage or public disapproval.
Here, 'Skandal' is used to describe a controversial event or behavior that caused public outrage.
Das Verhalten des Politikers war ein großer Skandal.
The politician's behavior was a big scandal.
In this context, 'Skandal' refers to a shocking situation in the economic sector that gained widespread attention.
Die Presse berichtete ständig über den Skandal in der Wirtschaft.
The press constantly reported on the scandal in the economy.
Here, 'Skandal' denotes a hypothetical situation viewed as an unacceptable breach of ethics.