mutiny
die Meuterei, die Meutereien
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mutiny
An open rebellion by a group against their superiors or the existing authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
Wegen der schlechten Verpflegung kam es auf dem Schiff zu einer Meuterei der Besatzung.
Because of the poor food, there was a mutiny by the crew on the ship.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Meutereien |
| genitive | der Meuterei |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Meuterei | die Meutereien |
| accusative | die Meuterei | die Meutereien |
| dative | der Meuterei | den Meutereien |
| genitive | der Meuterei | der Meutereien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'die Meuterei' (mutiny) belongs to the verb 'meutern' (to mutiny). When a group starts a mutiny, it 'meutert' (mutinies).
Die Matrosen meuterten, weil sie monatelang keinen Lohn erhalten hatten.
The sailors mutinied because they had not received any pay for months.
A mutiny is often described with certain verbs. You can 'anzetteln' (instigate/start) a mutiny, 'niederschlagen' (suppress/put down) it, or it 'bricht aus' (breaks out).
Der Kapitän versuchte, die drohende Meuterei zu verhindern.
The captain tried to prevent the impending mutiny.
Die Offiziere konnten die Meuterei schnell niederschlagen.
The officers were able to suppress the mutiny quickly.
The word 'Meuterei' (mutiny) is historically strongly associated with seafaring. People often think of stories about sailors rebelling against their captain on a ship.
Die Geschichte der „Meuterei auf der Bounty“ ist weltberühmt.
The story of the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' is world-famous.
uprising / fuss
Both words can refer to an organized uprising against an existing authority. Meuterei, however, is the specific term for an open rebellion by subordinates against their superiors, especially among soldiers or sailors. Use Aufstand more generally, and Meuterei when there is this clear relationship of command and subordination.
Die Matrosen planten eine Meuterei gegen ihre Offiziere.
The sailors planned a mutiny against their officers.
Die Bevölkerung begann einen Aufstand gegen die herrschende Regierung.
The population began an uprising against the ruling government.
