Meaning of the German Word "Stürzen"

stürzen

topple

To remove from power.

Example Sentence

Die Rebellen planten, den Diktator zu stürzen.

Other Meanings of This Word

To fall suddenly and clumsily.

B1Verb

To remove a leader or government from power by force.

B2Verb

To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

C1Verb

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Definition: To remove from power.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "stürzen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "stürzen" have?

Verb

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