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affair

/əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/

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noun

Angelegenheit, Geschäft

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

Examples :

"a difficult affair to manage"

Eine schwierige Angelegenheit zu bewältigen.

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noun

Angelegenheit, Sache

Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

Examples :

"an affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigue"

eine Ehrenangelegenheit, ein Duell; eine Liebesangelegenheit, eine Intrige

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noun

Angelegenheit, Vorkommnis

An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Examples :

"The student's small disagreement with the teacher was just an affair, not a major problem. "

Die kleine Meinungsverschiedenheit des Schülers mit dem Lehrer war nur eine Angelegenheit, kein großes Problem.

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noun

Angelegenheit, Sache

A material object (vaguely designated).

Examples :

"He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."

Er benutzte eine hakenförmige Sache mit einem langen Griff, um das Auto zu entriegeln.

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noun

Affäre, Verhältnis

An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples :

"The teacher's affair with a student was a serious scandal. "

Die Affäre des Lehrers mit einer Schülerin war ein schwerer Skandal.

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noun

Affäre, Verhältnis

A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

Examples :

"My neighbor's husband had an affair with a woman from his office. "

Der Ehemann meines Nachbarn hatte eine Affäre mit einer Frau aus seinem Büro.

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noun

Geliebte, Liebhaber

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples :

"The teacher's affair with a student caused a scandal at the school. "

Die Affäre des Lehrers mit einer Schülerin verursachte einen Skandal an der Schule.

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noun

Veranstaltung, Feier

A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.

Examples :

"The school held a formal affair to celebrate the graduating seniors. "

Die Schule veranstaltete eine formelle Feier, um die Absolventen zu ehren.

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Geschlechtsteile, Genitalien

The (male or female) genitals.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's affair to diagnose the problem. "

Der Arzt untersuchte die Genitalien des Patienten, um das Problem zu diagnostizieren.

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