verb
umkippen
tip over
The German word "umkippen" is a separable verb composed of:
- um — a prefix meaning "around," "over," or indicating a change of position,
- kippen — meaning "to tilt" or "to tip."
Meaning:
"Umkippen" means "to topple over," "to overturn," or "to fall over," often referring to objects, substances, or even someone fainting.
Similar words:
- stürzen (to fall, to crash)
- fallen (to fall)
- umstürzen (to topple over, to knock down)
Differences:
- umkippen usually implies a rotating or tipping motion leading to falling, often gradual.
- stürzen emphasizes falling more suddenly or dramatically.
- fallen is generic for "falling" without intention or motion type.
- umstürzen implies a violent or forceful knockdown, often with an external cause.
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Examples
Pass auf, dass die Vase nicht umkippt.verb
Be careful that the vase doesn't tip over.
Der starke Wind kann den Stuhl umkippen.verb
The strong wind can tip over the chair.
Wann ist der LKW umgekippt?verb
When did the truck tip over?
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