Umsturz
derNounoverthrow; coup
English translations
- 01
overthrow
- 02
coup
- 03
revolution
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine plötzliche und gewaltsame Veränderung der politischen Macht.
- English meaning
- Overthrow
- Synonym
- Revolution, Sturz
- German example
- Der Umsturz führte zu großen Veränderungen im Land.
- English example
- The overthrow led to major changes in the country.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Umsturz
- Plural Form
- die Umstürze
Related words
- Subversion
Subversion
- Verschwörer
Conspirator
- Putschversuch
Coup attempt
- Putsch
Coup
- Palastrevolution
palace coup
- Revolution
Revolution
- Staatsstreich
Coup d'état
- putschen
To stage a coup means to attempt a violent overthrow of the government.
Example sentences with “Umsturz”
Der Umsturz der Regierung scheiterte. (The overthrow of the government failed.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Umsturz'?
'Umsturz' is a masculine noun (der).