revelation / unveiling
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revelation
The uncovering and public disclosure of previously secret, hidden, or scandalous information or facts.
Die Enthüllungen des Journalisten über den Finanzskandal sorgten für großes Aufsehen.
The journalist's revelations about the financial scandal caused a major stir.
unveiling
The ceremonial act in which a covering is removed from something, such as a monument, a plaque, or a work of art, in order to present it to the public for the first time.
Alle warteten gespannt auf die Enthüllung der neuen Statue im Park.
Everyone waited excitedly for the unveiling of the new statue in the park.
The word comes from the verb 'enthüllen' (to reveal/unveil). The prefix 'ent-' here means 'to take away,' and 'hüllen' means 'to cover.' So an 'Enthüllung' is literally the removal of a covering or veil, either from a secret or from a monument.
Der Journalist will die Wahrheit enthüllen.
The journalist wants to reveal the truth.
The meaning is easy to distinguish: if it is about abstract things like information, secrets, or scandals, it means a revelation or disclosure. If it is about a ceremonial act involving a concrete object like a statue or monument, it means an unveiling ceremony.
Die Enthüllungen über die Affäre schockierten die Öffentlichkeit.
The revelations about the affair shocked the public.
When it is about information, the word is often used in the plural. Typical adjectives are 'skandalöse' (scandalous), 'politische' (political), or 'brisante' (explosive/sensitive) with 'Enthüllungen' (revelations).
Das Buch enthält brisante Enthüllungen über die Regierung.
The book contains explosive revelations about the government.
In a ceremonial context, the word is usually used in the singular. Common combinations are 'die feierliche Enthüllung eines Denkmals' (the ceremonial unveiling of a monument), 'einer Statue' (of a statue), or 'einer Gedenktafel' (of a plaque).
Der Bürgermeister nahm an der Enthüllung der Gedenktafel teil.
The mayor attended the unveiling of the plaque.
inauguration / housewarming
Einweihung and Enthüllung can both be part of a ceremonial presentation. Einweihung is the official opening of a new building or monument. Enthüllung refers more specifically to the moment when a covering is removed and the object is shown to the public for the first time.
Während der Feier erfolgt die Enthüllung des neuen Denkmals.
The unveiling of the new monument takes place during the ceremony.
Am Samstag feiert die Stadt die Einweihung des neuen Denkmals.
On Saturday, the city is celebrating the inauguration of the new monument.
