No. 12,103 in German
umsturz
Overthrow or revolution.
In a sentence
Der politische Umsturz führte zu einer neuen Regierung.
The political upheaval led to a new government.
In this sentence, 'Umsturz' is used as a noun meaning 'upheaval' or 'overthrow,' specifically in the context of a political change.
Die Revolutionäre planten einen Umsturz des bestehenden Systems.
The revolutionaries were planning an overthrow of the existing system.
Here, 'Umsturz' refers to an intentional act of overthrowing or dismantling an established system or structure.
Der plötzliche Umsturz überraschte die Bevölkerung.
The sudden upheaval surprised the population.
In this context, 'Umsturz' denotes an unexpected and sudden change or overturning, typically of a societal or structural type.
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