This is the 4889th most frequent German word.
affäre
"Affäre" in German means an affair, typically referring to a romantic or sexual relationship, often secret or illicit.
In this sentence, 'Affäre' refers to a secret romantic relationship.
Die Affäre zwischen den beiden Kollegen wurde schließlich öffentlich.
The affair between the two colleagues eventually became public.
Here, 'Affäre' is used to describe a scandal or controversial incident in a political context.
Es gab eine politische Affäre, die zur Rücktritt des Ministers führte.
There was a political affair that led to the minister's resignation.
In this sentence, 'Affäre' relates to the handling or situation concerning security protocols.