English–German

“upheaval” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌbʁʊx/

Example

Nach der Revolution gab es einen Umbruch in der Gesellschaft.

After the revolution, there was an upheaval in society.

Illustration for Umbruch (upheaval)

How to say “upheaval” in German

“Upheaval” in German is Umbruch.

A settled pattern is turned over at its breaking point, leaving the next pattern to take shape.

Full entry for Umbruch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Umbruch

Die Digitalisierung hat in vielen Branchen einen wirtschaftlichen Umbruch ausgelöst.

Digitalization has triggered economic upheaval in many industries.

Tips for using Umbruch

  • In typography, Umbruch refers to the arrangement of text into lines or pages, so context determines its meaning.

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