German Word · Beginner
Affäre
a scandal, a situation where someone’s actions have come under scrutiny on suspicion of misconduct
Pronunciation: /aˈfɛːrə/
Meaning
a scandal, a situation where someone’s actions have come under scrutiny on suspicion of misconduct
Example
Die ganze Affäre mit der internen Umstrukturierung wird uns noch auf Jahre begleiten.
That whole tedious affair of internal reorganization will be with us for years to come.
Practice tips
- Practice Affäre out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.