enttarnen
Translation
to unmask, to expose, to reveal
Examples
Der Spion wurde als Verräter enttarnt.
The spy was unmasked as a traitor.
Sie enttarnte seine wahren Absichten.
She exposed his true intentions.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to unmask/expose (sb./sth.) (as sth.) The spy was unmasked as a traitor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufdecken (to uncover), enthüllen (to reveal), entlarven (to unmask)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ent-' (removal/un-) and 'tarnen' (to camouflage). It literally means 'to de-camouflage'.
Memory Tips
Imagine removing a 'tarp' to 'un-tarnish' a hidden truth. The 'ent-' prefix often means 'un-' or 'de-'.