verb
stürzen
plunge · fall
Schnell und oft unkontrolliert nach unten fallen oder sich bewegen.
The German word "stürzen" is a verb meaning "to fall", "to plunge", or "to overthrow".
- It is related to the concept of a sudden or forceful motion downward.
- It can describe physical falling (e.g., falling off a bike) or metaphorical overthrowing (e.g., overthrowing a government).
Similar words:
- fallen – generally "to fall", more neutral and passive.
- kippen – "to tip over" or "to topple".
- stürzen often implies a sudden, sometimes violent movement downward or a quick action.
Difference:
- fallen is broader and used for any fall, usually passive.
- kippen refers more to tipping or leaning until falling.
- stürzen conveys a more forceful or rapid action.
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Examples
Du stürzt dich in das neue Abenteuer.verb
You are plunging into the new adventure.
Er wird beim Laufen nicht stürzen.verb
He will not fall while running.
Er stürzt und verletzt sich.verb
He falls and injures himself.
Er stürzt plötzlich zu Boden.verb
He suddenly falls to the ground.
Gestern stürzten die Spieler plötzlich auf den Boden.verb
Yesterday the players suddenly fell to the ground.
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