Blendwerk
dasNoundeception; illusion; facade
English translations
- 01
patchwork
- 02
appliqué
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das täuscht oder irreführt, oft durch eine attraktive, aber unechte Fassade.
- English meaning
- Deception
- Synonym
- Täuschung, Illusion
- German example
- Die glitzernde Fassade war nur Blendwerk.
- English example
- The glittering facade was just a deception.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Blendwerk
- Plural Form
- die Blendwerke
Related words
- Augenwischerei
Deception, trickery
- Gaukelei
Conjuring trickery, deception
Example sentences with “Blendwerk”
Alles, was er versprach, war reines Blendwerk. (Everything he promised was pure deception.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the word 'Blendwerk'?
It comes from 'blenden' (to blind/dazzle) and 'Werk' (work). It describes something that looks impressive but lacks substance.