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spoiler
Information about the plot of a film, book, or game that reveals an important twist or the ending and thereby spoils the suspense for someone who does not yet know the work.
Bitte schreib eine Spoiler-Warnung über deinen Text, ich habe den Film noch nicht gesehen!
Please put a spoiler warning above your text; I haven't seen the film yet!
spoiler
A component on a vehicle that affects the airflow in such a way that downforce is increased and driving stability at high speeds is improved.
Der neue Sportwagen hat einen auffälligen Spoiler am Heck.
The new sports car has a striking spoiler at the rear.
'Spoiler' is a direct loanword from English. In German, it is used with the same meaning in both areas (media and vehicles).
Das Wort „Spoiler“ hat sich in der deutschen Umgangssprache fest etabliert.
The word 'Spoiler' has become firmly established in colloquial German.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Spoiler' from the context. If people are talking about films, series, or books, it means the revealed information. If the topic is cars or motor racing, it means the component on the vehicle.
Ich habe versehentlich einen Spoiler zum neuen Superheldenfilm gelesen.
I accidentally read a spoiler for the new superhero film.
In a media context, people often talk about a 'Spoiler-Warnung' (spoiler warning). There is also the verb 'spoilern' (to spoil), which means to reveal the plot to someone.
Vorsicht, der nächste Absatz enthält massive Spoiler!
Careful, the next paragraph contains major spoilers!
In a vehicle context, 'Spoiler' is often combined with other words to specify the position or type. Common examples are 'Heckspoiler' (rear spoiler), 'Frontspoiler' (front spoiler), or 'Dachspoiler' (roof spoiler).
Viele Tuning-Fans montieren einen großen Heckspoiler an ihr Auto.
Many tuning fans install a large rear spoiler on their car.
dissolution / solution / resolution
Both words can refer to important information about the end of a film. Auflösung is the explanation of how the plot ends and answers open questions; a Spoiler reveals this information prematurely and can thereby ruin the suspense. Use „Auflösung“ for the explained ending and „Spoiler“ for the unwanted disclosure.
Die Nachricht über den Mörder ist für viele Zuschauer ein Spoiler.
For many viewers, the news about the murderer is a spoiler.
Die Auflösung des Films erklärt, warum die Hauptfigur verschwunden ist.
The film's resolution explains why the main character disappeared.
