gaffe

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Translation of gaffe into German

Noun

1.

etiquette

tactless remark causing social discomfort
  • Her gaffe at the dinner party was hard to ignore.Ihr Fauxpas bei der Dinnerparty war schwer zu übersehen.
2.

embarrassing act

unintended act causing embarrassment
  • Her comment about his job was a gaffe that silenced the room..Ihr Kommentar über seinen Job war ein peinlicher Fehler, der den Raum zum Schweigen brachte
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Expressions with gaffe: examples in English and translations in German

einen Fauxpas begehen
einen Fehler machen
He made a gaffe during the press conference.
das Geheimnis verraten
die Katze aus dem Sack lassen
He blew the gaffe about the surprise party.

Synonyms and analogies of gaffe in English

n.blundermistakeslipMore synonyms

Examples of gaffe in a sentence

  • His gaffe during the interview was embarrassing.
  • His mispronunciation of the guest's name was a major gaffe.
  • The politician's gaffe was widely reported in the media.

Translations of "gaffe" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFauxpasnm.

The politician's gaffe made it open season for critics and comedians alike.

Der Fauxpas des Politikers machte ihn zum Freiwild für Kritiker und Komiker.

The politician had to get it together quickly after the embarrassing gaffe.

Der Politiker musste sich nach dem peinlichen Fauxpas schnell zusammenreißen.

derAusrutschernm.

No shakier note, no gaffe, no tired sound.

Kein Wackler, kein Ausrutscher, kein müder Ton.

So we do the thing, and we meet them, and I managed to avoid any kind of royal gaffe.

Also trafen wir sie und es gelang mir, keinen royalen Ausrutscher zu haben.

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Other translations for gaffe:

  • Entgleisungnf.
  • Patzernm.

gaffe: Examples and translations in context

The politician's campaign was on the ropes following the embarrassing public gaffe.

Die Kampagne des Politikers hing nach dem peinlichen öffentlichen Fauxpas in den Seilen.

After his gaffe, he reconsidered how he approached sensitive conversations.

Nach seinem Fauxpas überdachte er, wie er sensible Gespräche führte.

Even the most seasoned speakers can make a gaffe when under pressure.

Selbst die erfahrensten Redner können unter Druck einen Fauxpas machen.

Her gaffe about the wrong historical date sparked a fierce debate among historians.

Ihr Fauxpas über das falsche historische Datum entfachte eine heftige Debatte unter Historikern.

A gaffe like that could ruin a celebrity's reputation in an instant.

Ein solcher Fauxpas könnte den Ruf eines Prominenten im Handumdrehen ruinieren.

Her gaffe concerning the movie's plot twist spoiled the surprise for everyone.

Ihr Fauxpas bezüglich der Wendung im Film ruinierte die Überraschung für alle.

The journalist's gaffe in the article led to widespread criticism from colleagues.

Der Fauxpas des Journalisten im Artikel führte zu weit verbreiteter Kritik von Kollegen.

Despite the gaffe, she managed to win over the audience with her charm.

Trotz des Fauxpas gelang es ihr, das Publikum mit ihrem Charme zu gewinnen.

See also:

make a gaffe
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