die Ausnüchterung
Translation
sobering up, disillusionment, disenchantment
Examples
Nach der Party kam die Ausnüchterung.
After the party came the sobering up.
Die politische Ausnüchterung war groß.
The political disillusionment was great.
Grammar Patterns
the sobering up ((after sth.)) the sobering up/disillusionment after something After the party came the sobering up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Desillusionierung, Enttäuschung
Etymology
From the verb 'ausnüchtern' (to sober up). 'aus-' (out) + 'nüchtern' (sober). The process of getting 'out' of intoxication.
Memory Tips
It has a literal meaning (sobering up) and a figurative one (disillusionment), like the harsh reality after a fun party.