This is the 10419th most frequent German word.
putsch
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; a coup.
The word 'Putsch' refers to a coup, which is a sudden political takeover or overthrow.
Der Putsch stürzte die Regierung und führte zu einer neuen Ordnung.
The coup overthrew the government and led to a new order.
Here, 'Putsch' is again used in its political overtone, describing a movement against authority.
Die Ereignisse wurden als ein Putsch gegen die bestehende Autorität angesehen.
The events were regarded as a coup against the existing authority.
'Putsch' illustrates its contextual usage within historical narratives of uprisings or revolutions.