window-dressing

ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
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Translation of window-dressing into German,

Noun

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figurative

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actions or changes made only to improve appearance without real effect
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Augenwischerei fSchaufensterdekoration
  • Critics called the proposed reforms mere window-dressing before the election.Kritiker bezeichneten die vorgeschlagenen Reformen als bloße Augenwischerei vor der Wahl.
2.

commerce

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decorative display of goods in a shop window to attract buyers
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Schaufenstergestaltung Schaufensterdekoration Schaufensterpräsentation
  • The new window-dressing helped the small boutique draw in more customers.Die neue Schaufenstergestaltung half der kleinen Boutique, mehr Kunden anzuziehen.

Adjective

1.

decoration

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superficial or decorative without real substance
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  • The report was just window-dressing information.Der Bericht war nur oberflächliche Information.
2.

appearance

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intended to create a favorable impression
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  • His apology seemed like window-dressing words.Seine Entschuldigung schien kosmetische Worte zu sein.
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Synonyms and analogies of window-dressing in English

Examples of window-dressing in a sentence

  • Fresh paint was just window-dressing; the building still had serious structural faults.
  • For spring, the window-dressing featured pastel scarves and a wall of tulips.
  • They refreshed the window-dressing overnight to promote the weekend sale.
  • The decorations were mere window-dressing for the event.
  • His promises were just window-dressing, lacking real intent.
  • The report was criticized as window-dressing statistics.
window dressing
ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
Noun
1.

deception

showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
Schönfärberei fAugenwischerei f
  • The report was criticized as mere window dressing.Der Bericht wurde als bloße Schönfärberei kritisiert.
2.

retail

decorative display in a store window
Schaufensterdekoration Schaufenstergestaltung
  • The new window dressing attracted many shoppers during the holiday season..Die neue Schaufensterdekoration zog während der Feiertagssaison viele Käufer an.
window-dress
ˈwɪndəʊ drɛs
Verb
tr.
1.

improve appearance

make something appear better than it is, often deceptively
  • They window-dressed the financial report to attract investors..Sie haben den Finanzbericht beschönigt, um Investoren anzulocken
2.

shop decoration

decorate a shop's window to attract customers
  • They hired an expert to window-dress for the holiday season.Sie engagierten einen Experten, um das Schaufenster für die Feiertage zu dekorieren.

Translations of "window-dressing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSchönfärbereinf.

In politics, window-dressing often obscures the real agendas of candidates.

In der Politik verdeckt Schönfärberei oft die wahren Pläne der Kandidaten.

dieAugenwischereinf.

So there is quite obviously some window-dressing and not honest politics.

Da wird also ganz offensichtlich Augenwischerei, wird nicht ehrliche Politik betrieben.

dasBlendwerknn.

The lavish conference was just window-dressing for a failing business strategy.

Die aufwendige Konferenz war nur Blendwerk für eine scheiternde Geschäftsstrategie.

Schaufensterdekorationn.

As our materials are often used in window-dressing, high fastness to light is a must.

Da unsere Materialien häufig zur Schaufensterdekoration eingesetzt werden, ist eine hohe Lichtbeständigkeit Pflicht.

dieDekorationnf.

Wildflowers on the table served as window-dressing for an otherwise drab restaurant setting.

Wildblumen auf dem Tisch dienten als Dekoration für ein sonst tristes Restaurant-Ambiente.

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window-dressing: Examples and translations in context

Her efforts at window-dressing hide the dysfunctional nature of their relationship.

Ihre Bemühungen um Schönfärberei verbergen die dysfunktionale Natur ihrer Beziehung.

His window-dressing might attract attention, but people soon see through the facade.

Seine Schönfärberei mag Aufmerksamkeit erregen, aber die Leute durchschauen die Fassade schnell.

The report's window-dressing features failed to convince the stakeholders of its credibility.

Die Schönfärberei im Bericht konnte die Stakeholder von dessen Glaubwürdigkeit nicht überzeugen.

They used window-dressing marketing to hide the flaws in their new software.

Sie nutzten Schönfärberei im Marketing, um die Mängel ihrer neuen Software zu verbergen.

The university's window-dressing focused on charm, masking deep-rooted financial issues.

Die Schönfärberei der Universität konzentrierte sich auf Charme und verdeckte tief verwurzelte finanzielle Probleme.

The film's marketing was heavy on window-dressing but light on substance.

Das Marketing des Films war voll von Schönfärberei, aber leicht an Substanz.

The advertisement relied on window-dressing to create an image that was not authentic.

Die Werbung basierte auf Schönfärberei, um ein nicht authentisches Bild zu erzeugen.

Her window-dressing approach made the outdated features appear more appealing.

Ihre Schönfärberei ließ die veralteten Merkmale ansprechender erscheinen.

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