Aufstand

See also: aufstand

German

Etymology

Equivalent to auf- (“upwards”) +‎ Stand (“standing, position”); compare aufstehen (“to rebel, rise up”).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ant

Noun

Aufstand m (strong, genitive Aufstandes or Aufstands, plural Aufstände)

  1. uprising, insurrection
    Synonyms: Rebellion, Revolte
    Mach bitte keinen Aufstand, ja?
    Just don't make a scene, OK?

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