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commotion
A loud, restless, and chaotic situation that is often caused by an excited crowd. A commotion is characterized by noise, pushing, and confusion.
Nach der umstrittenen Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters kam es auf den Rängen zu einem Tumult.
After the referee's controversial decision, there was a commotion in the stands.
The word 'Tumult' (commotion) is mainly used in written language, for example in news reports, reports, or literary texts. It is rather rare in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Polizei musste eingreifen, um den Tumult vor dem Stadion aufzulösen.
The police had to intervene to break up the commotion in front of the stadium.
A commotion is often described with verbs that express its beginning. Typical formulations are 'es kommt zu einem Tumult' (a commotion occurs) or 'ein Tumult bricht aus' (a commotion breaks out).
Als das Ergebnis bekannt gegeben wurde, brach im Publikum ein Tumult aus.
When the result was announced, a commotion broke out in the audience.
A very common construction is 'zu einem Tumult kommen' (for a commotion to occur). In this construction, 'Tumult' is in the dative. This phrase describes that a commotion arises as the result of an event.
Wegen einer falschen Information kam es am Bahnhof zu einem Tumult.
Because of false information, there was a commotion at the train station.
uprising / fuss
Both words can describe a large, noisy commotion involving many agitated people. Aufstand additionally suggests resistance or protest, whereas Tumult highlights only the disorder, excitement, noise, and confusion. Use Aufstand when there is clear resistance and Tumult for mere chaos.
Nach dem Pfiff entstand im Stadion ein großer Tumult.
A great commotion broke out in the stadium after the whistle.
Die Fans machten einen Aufstand gegen die ungerechte Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters.
The fans made a fuss over the referee's unfair decision.
