This is the 3236th most frequent German word.
fallout
"Fallout" in German means radioactive particles released into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion, or metaphorically, the negative consequences of an event.
Used to express indirect negative consequences in an economic context.
Die wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Konflikts zeigen sich immer deutlicher.
The economic fallout of the conflict is becoming increasingly evident.
Refers to radioactive particles dispersed in the atmosphere due to a detonation.
Der Fallout der Explosion verbreitete sich über weite Gebiete.
The fallout of the explosion spread over wide areas.
Describes lingering emotional consequences following a disagreement or conflict.