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affaires

/əˈfɛəz/

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noun

Angelegenheiten, Geschäfte

(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.

business work commerce finance economy industry politics government organization action

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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.

action event thing

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noun

Angelegenheit, Vorkommnis

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

Examples :

"While skirmishes and minor affaires occurred along the border, neither side committed to a full-scale invasion. "

Während es an der Grenze zu Scharmützeln und kleineren Vorkommnissen kam, verpflichtete sich keine Seite zu einer umfassenden Invasion.

military war action

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Sache, Ding

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.

thing item material

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Affäre, Verhältnis

An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples :

"His multiple affaires led to the end of his marriage. "

Seine zahlreichen Affären führten zum Ende seiner Ehe.

human sex emotion

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noun

Affäre, Verhältnis

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

Examples :

""The rumors about the teacher having affaires with students led to an investigation by the school board." "

Die Gerüchte über die Affäre des Lehrers mit Schülern führten zu einer Untersuchung durch den Schulvorstand.

family sex human

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Geliebte, Liebhaber

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples :

"The gossip at the office was that Mr. Thompson had several affaires while he was married. "

Der Klatsch im Büro war, dass Herr Thompson mehrere Geliebte hatte, als er verheiratet war.

family person sex moral

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noun

Veranstaltung, Fest

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

Examples :

"The embassy regularly hosts elegant affaires for diplomats and dignitaries. "

Die Botschaft veranstaltet regelmäßig elegante Feste für Diplomaten und Würdenträger.

culture entertainment event society group

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Geschlechtsteile, Genitalien

The (male or female) genitals.

Examples :

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

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

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