hypocrite
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hypocrite
A person who pretends to have moral values or beliefs that they do not actually have, and who acts differently from what they say.
Er kritisiert andere für ihren Lebensstil, fährt aber selbst ein riesiges Auto – was für ein Heuchler.
He criticizes others for their lifestyle, but drives a huge car himself—what a hypocrite.
The noun 'der Heuchler' (hypocrite) belongs to the word family of 'heucheln' (to pretend / feign something). The related adjective is 'heuchlerisch' (hypocritical).
Sein Verhalten ist absolut heuchlerisch.
His behavior is absolutely hypocritical.
The word 'Heuchler' (hypocrite) is a very strong, negative label for a person. It should be used with caution, as it is a direct moral condemnation.
Er nannte den Politiker vor laufender Kamera einen Heuchler.
He called the politician a hypocrite on live camera.
'Heuchler' (hypocrite) is often used as an exclamation or in a direct accusation. A typical phrase is 'Was für ein Heuchler!' (What a hypocrite!).
Er predigt Wasser und trinkt Wein. Was für ein Heuchler!
He preaches water and drinks wine. What a hypocrite!
actor
Schauspieler and Heuchler can both describe a person who only pretends to have certain feelings or convictions. Schauspieler emphasizes the acted behavior, whereas Heuchler additionally expresses the morally condemned fact that someone’s words differ from their actions. Use Heuchler for this contradiction between words and behavior.
Er nennt sich einen Tierfreund, kauft aber weiterhin Produkte aus schlechter Haltung, deshalb ist er ein Heuchler.
He calls himself an animal lover but continues to buy products from farms with poor animal welfare, so he is a hypocrite.
Er ist ein guter Schauspieler, denn niemand merkt, wie freundlich er nur tut.
He is a good actor because no one notices that he is only pretending to be friendly.
