Entpuppen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entpuppen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to turn out to be", "to reveal oneself as" or "to prove to be".

Essential properties of "entpuppen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entpuppen
Simple past: entpuppte
Participle: entpuppt

See full conjugation of entpuppen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entpuppen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reveal true nature or identity"

Definition: "To reveal the true nature or identity of something or someone."
Translation(s): to turn out to be, to reveal oneself as, to prove to be
Synonym(s): sich herausstellen, sich zeigen
Antonym(s): verbergen, verstecken
Related word(s): enthüllen, offenbaren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich als Betrüger entpuppt.He turned out to be a swindler.
Die Geschichte entpuppt sich als Lüge.The story turns out to be a lie.
Das Projekt entpuppt sich als Erfolg.The project turns out to be a success.

2.) "To transform or develop unexpectedly"

Definition: "To transform or develop in an unexpected way."
Translation(s): to turn out, to develop into, to emerge as
Synonym(s): sich entwickeln, sich wandeln
Antonym(s): stagnieren, gleichbleiben
Related word(s): verwandeln, ändern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Plan entpuppt sich als komplizierter als gedacht.The plan turns out to be more complicated than expected.
Die Diskussion entpuppt sich als fruchtbar.The discussion turns out to be fruitful.
Das Wetter entpuppt sich als besser als erwartet.The weather turns out to be better than expected.

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