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noun

der Krawall, -e

riot

Definition & meaning

Krawall means a loud disturbance or uproar. It can describe noisy, disruptive behavior, a public commotion, or—in stronger contexts—a riot. The word itself does not necessarily mean that violence occurred.

Grammar & Word origin

Krawall is a masculine noun: der Krawall. Its usual plural is die Krawalle.

It is not transparently made up of smaller words in modern German. Its origin is uncertain. The related verb krawallen means to make a loud disturbance or cause trouble.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Tumult — a confused, noisy commotion; often emphasizes disorder among a crowd.
  • Aufruhr — unrest or rebellion, usually more serious and politically charged than Krawall.
  • Randale — rowdy, disruptive behavior, often involving damage.
  • Lärm — noise in general, without necessarily implying disorder.

Possible antonyms include Ruhe and Stille , meaning calm and quiet. Ordnung [?](vocabuo://word/Ordnung] is an antonym when Krawall refers to disorder.

Common phrases & collocations

  • Krawall machen — to make a disturbance or cause a commotion.
  • Es gibt Krawall — there is going to be trouble or a disturbance.
  • Krawall und Remmidemmi — a lively, noisy commotion; an informal expression.

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Examples

Der Krawall war in der Nacht sehr laut.noun

The riot was very loud at night.

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