NOUN
Skandal/skanˈdaːl/scandal; outrage
Skandal is a German noun that means scandal or outrage. It is pronounced /skanˈdaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Skandale".
Definitions
1.a shocking or disgraceful event that attracts public attention(public life, society)
a.event or action causing indignation and widespread discussion
Der Politiker musste wegen eines Skandals zurücktreten.—The politician had to resign because of a scandal.
2.something considered unacceptable or outrageous(figurative, strong disapproval)
a.something that is seen as intolerable or outrageous
Es ist ein Skandal, dass so viele Menschen ohne Wohnung leben müssen.—It's a scandal that so many people have to live without a home.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Skandal | die Skandale |
| Genitive | des Skandals | der Skandale |
| Dative | dem Skandal | den Skandalen |
| Accusative | den Skandal | die Skandale |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Skandal" mean in English?
- "Skandal" means scandal or outrage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Skandal"?
- "Skandal" is pronounced /skanˈdaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Skandal" der, die, or das?
- "Skandal" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Skandal"?
- The plural of "Skandal" is "Skandale".
- What part of speech is "Skandal"?
- "Skandal" is a noun in German.
