stürzen

The German verb "stürzen" means "to fall," "to plunge," or "to topple."

• It is not a compound, just a standalone verb.
• Common meanings include physically falling down, falling from a height, or overthrowing someone (like in politics).

Similar words:

• fallen – to fall (more general, physical falling)
• kippen – to tilt or tip over
• umstürzen – to topple over, often used for objects

Differences:

• "stürzen" often implies a sudden, sometimes violent fall or plunge.
• "fallen" is broader and can describe any kind of fall, including gradual.
• "kippen" emphasizes tipping or leaning before falling.
• "umstürzen" implies knocking something over or it toppling.