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revolt
A limited, often spontaneous uprising or rebellion against an authority, usually on a smaller scale than a revolution.
Die hohen Brotpreise führten zu einer Revolte unter der armen Bevölkerung.
The high bread prices led to a revolt among the poor population.
revolt
In a figurative sense, a strong protest or rebellion against an existing norm or convention.
Die neue Modekollektion war eine Revolte gegen die biedere Kleiderordnung der Zeit.
The new fashion collection was a revolt against the stuffy dress code of the time.
A revolt is always directed against something or someone. Therefore, the noun is almost always used with the preposition 'gegen' (against) + accusative.
Es gab eine Revolte der Gefangenen gegen die schlechten Bedingungen.
There was a revolt by the prisoners against the poor conditions.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with a revolt: 'eine Revolte anzetteln' (to start a revolt), 'eine Revolte niederschlagen' (to suppress a revolt), or 'zu einer Revolte führen' (to lead to a revolt).
Die Armee wurde gerufen, um die Revolte niederzuschlagen.
The army was called in to suppress the revolt.
The context shows whether the literal or figurative meaning is meant. If it is about politics, history, or social groups, it is an uprising. If it is about art, fashion, or ideas, it is a protest against norms.
Die Studenten organisierten eine Revolte gegen die neue Hochschulreform.
The students organized a revolt against the new university reform.
revolution
Revolution and Revolte can both refer to an uprising against the existing political order. A Revolte is usually more limited and smaller in scale, whereas a Revolution aims to fundamentally reorganize the system. Use Revolte for a limited uprising and Revolution for comprehensive change.
Die kurze Revolte der Soldaten richtete sich gegen den neuen Befehl.
The soldiers’ brief revolt was directed against the new order.
Die Revolution führte nach langen Kämpfen zu einer neuen politischen Ordnung.
After years of fighting, the revolution led to a new political order.
