No. 16,029 in Russian
путч
"Pутч" in English means "coup" or "attempted overthrow of a government."
In a sentence
В истории страны был совершён путч.
In the country's history, a coup was performed.
The word 'путч' here refers to an abrupt and often violent overthrow of an existing government or political system, often emphasizing its subversive characteristics.
Оппозиционная группа планировала путч, чтобы свергнуть правительство.
An opposition group was planning a coup to overthrow the government.
In this sentence, 'путч' denotes a conspiratorial effort or planned attempt to forcibly change political power.
Лидер предупредил граждан о возможном путче.
The leader warned the citizens about a possible coup.
Here, 'путч' is used to describe the potential for a sudden and forceful change in leadership, emphasizing its nature as a threat to stability.
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