affair
Aussprache: [əˈfɛr]
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Kontext: „relationship“
(noun) an affair is a romantic relationship between two people, often when one of them is already in a marriage or committed relationship. It can also mean a secret relationship that involves feelings.
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She was secretly having an affair with someone who was not her husband.
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They decided to end their affair because it was causing too many problems.
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Did he know about her affair before they broke up?
Kontext: „event“
(noun) an affair can also refer to an event or activity, usually one that is important or interesting. Think of it like a special gathering or event, such as a party.
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The community held a big affair to celebrate the holiday.
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The fundraiser turned out to be a small affair with only a few people showing up.
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What kind of affair are they planning for the anniversary?
Kontext: „situation“
(noun) an affair can mean a matter or situation, especially one that is complicated or involves important issues. It’s about how things are happening around us.
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The affair was handled professionally by the committee.
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The affair was a mess and led to a lot of confusion.
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What’s the affair about that everyone is talking about?
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