Schwindel

noun
  1. A sensation of dizziness or vertigo, often accompanied by a feeling of spinning or loss of balance. noun
    After spinning around in circles, she felt a sense of Schwindel and had to sit down.
    The sudden change in altitude caused a brief moment of Schwindel for the passengers.
  2. A fraudulent scheme or deception; a swindle. noun
    The investment opportunity turned out to be a Schwindel, leaving many investors with significant losses.
    He was arrested for running a Schwindel that promised high returns with no risk.