die Ernüchterung
Translation
disillusionment, disenchantment, sobering up
Examples
Nach der Euphorie folgte die Ernüchterung.
After the euphoria came the disillusionment.
Die Realität führte zu großer Ernüchterung.
The reality led to great disillusionment.
Grammar Patterns
((to lead to sth.)) to lead to disillusionment The decision led to disillusionment.
((disillusionment about sth.)) disillusionment about sth. The disillusionment about politics was great.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Enttäuschung (disappointment), Desillusionierung (disillusionment)
Etymology
From the verb 'ernüchtern' (to sober up, to disillusion), which comes from 'nüchtern' (sober). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of becoming 'nüchtern' (sober) from an illusion or a drunken state of euphoria. It's the sobering reality check.