Noun
der Deckmantel
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkˌmantəl/
cloak, disguise
C2
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plural Deckmäntel
Meanings
Noun
- cloak, disguise
Example sentence
Unter dem Deckmantel der Hilfe wurde Geld verschoben.
Under the cloak of aid money was moved around.
Word forms
singular
der Deckmantel
plural
die Deckmäntel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Deckmantel
Accusativeden Deckmantel
Dativedem Deckmantel
Genitivedes Deckmantels
Plural
Nominativedie Deckmäntel
Accusativedie Deckmäntel
Dativeden Deckmänteln
Genitiveder Deckmäntel
Usage
- unter dem Deckmantel von etwas — Under the guise or cover of something; von takes dative.
- Deckmantel / offene Absicht — A concealing pretext versus an openly stated intention.
Im Roman reist er unter dem Deckmantel einer Handelsmission.
In the novel, he travels under the guise of a trade mission.