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coup
A usually violent and illegal attempt by a smaller group, often the military, to overthrow the government of a state and take power.
Die Regierung konnte den Putsch des Militärs niederschlagen.
The government was able to suppress the military coup.
The word 'Putsch' (coup) is used almost exclusively in a political or military context. It always describes the attempt to overthrow a government by force.
In den Nachrichten wurde über einen Putsch in einem afrikanischen Land berichtet.
The news reported on a coup in an African country.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Putsch' (coup) are: to 'versuchen' (attempt), 'planen' (plan), or 'anführen' (lead) a coup. If the coup fails, it is 'niedergeschlagen' (suppressed/put down).
Die Generäle planten einen Putsch gegen den Präsidenten.
The generals planned a coup against the president.
To say who carries out the coup, the genitive is often used. This structure is very common in news texts.
Der Putsch des Militärs scheiterte nach wenigen Stunden.
The military coup failed after a few hours.
coup
Putsch and Coup can both refer to a violent and illegal overthrow of a government. Putsch is the more common German term for this attempt to seize power, while Coup in this sense has a more journalistic or international tone. For a clear, general description of such an event, Putsch is usually more suitable.
Der Putsch der kleinen Militärgruppe scheiterte nach wenigen Stunden.
The coup attempt by the small military group failed after a few hours.
Der Coup der kleinen Militärgruppe scheiterte nach wenigen Stunden.
The coup attempt by the small military group failed after a few hours.
