rebellious / insurgent
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rebellious / insurgent
Taking part in an uprising or rebellion against an existing government or authority; rebellious.
Die Regierungstruppen kämpften gegen aufständische Gruppen im Norden des Landes.
Government troops fought against insurgent groups in the north of the country.
The adjective 'aufständisch' (rebellious/insurgent) is derived from the noun 'der Aufstand' (the uprising). An uprising is a rebellion. Someone who is 'aufständisch' is therefore taking part in an uprising.
Die aufständische Bevölkerung forderte den Rücktritt der Regierung.
The rebellious population demanded the government's resignation.
'Aufständisch' (rebellious/insurgent) often describes people or groups in a conflict. Typical nouns are 'aufständische Kämpfer' (insurgent fighters), 'aufständische Provinzen' (rebellious provinces), or 'aufständische Bewegungen' (insurgent movements).
Die Armee eroberte ein Gebiet zurück, das von aufständischen Kämpfern kontrolliert wurde.
The army recaptured an area that had been controlled by insurgent fighters.
This word is mainly used in formal contexts such as news reports, history books, or political discussions.
Historische Dokumente beschreiben die Lage der aufständischen Bauern.
Historical documents describe the situation of the rebellious peasants.
revolutionary
'revolutionär' and 'aufständisch' can both have to do with resistance against a government or authority. 'revolutionär' is more likely to describe a political idea, movement, or person that wants a fundamental change of the system. 'aufständisch' more strongly describes concrete action in an uprising or rebellion. The words can be confused because both can be directed against the existing order. As a practical guide: 'revolutionär' emphasizes the goal of major change, while 'aufständisch' emphasizes the active uprising.
In der Stadt wurden aufständische Soldaten von der Regierung festgenommen.
In the city, insurgent soldiers were arrested by the government.
Die Gruppe verbreitete revolutionäre Ideen und forderte ein neues politisches System.
The group spread revolutionary ideas and called for a new political system.