Aufruhr

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German ūfruor, from Middle Low German uprōr. Compare Dutch oproer, English uproar.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁuːɐ̯/
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Noun[edit]

Aufruhr m (strong, genitive Aufruhrs, plural (rare) Aufruhre) or
Aufruhr (archaic) f (genitive Aufruhr, no plural)

  1. uproar
  2. turmoil
  3. riot

Usage notes[edit]

  • The word is now masculine, but was originally feminine.

Declension[edit]

Related terms[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Aufruhr” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Aufruhr” in Duden online