stürzen

verb

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dash

race

crash

slam

thunder (into/against)

plummet

shoot

dart

gush

fall down

overthrow

topple

oust

pounce on

throw oneself into

turn out

tip out

rush

fall

drop

slump

run

tumble

dump

Synonyms and Related Words for stürzen

Definition of "stürzen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "stürzen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Plötzlich und oft heftig zu Boden fallen; hinfallen.

DE: “Pass auf, du stürzt gleich!”
A1
EN: “Be careful, you're about to fall!”

DE: “Er ist gestern beim Radfahren gestürzt.”
A2
EN: “He fell while cycling yesterday.”

DE: “Die alte Vase ist vom Regal gestürzt und in tausend Stücke zerbrochen.”
B1
EN: “The old vase fell from the shelf and shattered into a thousand pieces.”

Eine Regierung oder einen Herrscher gewaltsam von der Macht entfernen.

DE: “Das Volk will den König stürzen.”
A1
EN: “The people want to overthrow the king.”

DE: “Letztes Jahr haben Rebellen die Regierung gestürzt.”
A2
EN: “Last year, rebels overthrew the government.”

DE: “Es gab einen Versuch, die amtierende Regierung durch einen Putsch zu stürzen.”
B1
EN: “There was an attempt to overthrow the incumbent government through a coup.”

Sich schnell und mit großer Energie auf etwas oder jemanden zubewegen oder in etwas hineinbewegen (oft reflexiv: sich stürzen auf/in).

DE: “Der Hund stürzt sich auf sein Futter.”
A1
EN: “The dog pounces on its food.”

DE: “Als es heiß war, stürzten sich alle Kinder ins kalte Wasser.”
A2
EN: “When it was hot, all the children rushed into the cold water.”

DE: “Nach der Trennung stürzte er sich in die Arbeit, um sich abzulenken.”
B1
EN: “After the breakup, he threw himself into his work to distract himself.”

Etwas aus einem Behälter, insbesondere einer Backform, durch Umdrehen herausbringen.

DE: “Ich stürze den Kuchen auf einen Teller.”
A1
EN: “I am turning the cake out onto a plate.”

DE: “Lass den Kuchen kurz abkühlen, bevor du ihn stürzt.”
A2
EN: “Let the cake cool for a bit before you turn it out.”

DE: “Die Tarte Tatin ist besonders, weil man sie nach dem Backen auf den Teller stürzt.”
B1
EN: “The Tarte Tatin is special because you turn it out onto the plate after baking.”

Words Similar in Spelling to stürzen

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