Enthüllung

Enthüllung is a German noun (die Enthüllung) derived from the verb enthüllen, meaning to reveal or uncover. In general use it denotes the act or process of making something hidden visible, or the disclosure of information, identities, or truths. The term can refer to a concrete unveiling, such as removing a cover from an object, as well as to an abstract disclosure, such as the revelation of facts.

In public life and the arts, Enthüllung commonly describes ceremonial unveilings of monuments, sculptures, paintings, or installations. An Enthüllungsveranstaltung or Enthüllungszeremonie marks the moment when the hidden work is presented to an audience. It can also denote the moment of discovery in a restoration, when a previously hidden detail reappears.

In literature and journalism, Enthüllung has specialized uses. The term Enthüllungsroman refers to a genre in which previously concealed aspects of a character or plot are disclosed, often driving the narrative. In journalism, an Enthüllungsbericht or Enthüllungsjournalismus describes investigative reporting that exposes secrets, corruption, or misconduct.

In religious and philosophical contexts, Enthüllung is sometimes used to describe the unveiling of truth or reality, though the term Offenbarung is more common in theological discussion. The nuance of Enthüllung emphasizes the moment of disclosure and the movement from concealment to visibility.