Aufruhr

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁuːɐ̯/
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Noun

Aufruhr m (strong, genitive Aufruhrs, plural (rare) Aufruhre) or
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  1. uproar
  2. turmoil
  3. riot

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

Declension

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Further reading
  • “Aufruhr” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Aufruhr” in Duden online
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