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Umkippen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umkippen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to tip over", "to fall over" or "to topple".
Essential properties of "umkippen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: umkippen
- Simple past: kippte um
- Participle: umgekippt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "umkippen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To tip over, to fall over (objects/people)"
- Definition: "To lose balance and fall; can refer to objects or people."
- Translation(s): to tip over, to fall over, to topple, to overturn
- Synonym(s): umstürzen, umfallen
- Antonym(s): aufstehen, aufrichten
- Related word(s): kippen, stürzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Stuhl kann leicht umkippen, wenn du dich zu weit nach hinten lehnst.
- Bei starkem Wind könnte der Baum umkippen.
- Pass auf, dass das Glas nicht umkippen und den Tisch nass machen könnte.
2.) "To suddenly change (mood, weather, situation)"
- Definition: "To suddenly change state or condition, especially in emotional or climatic contexts."
- Translation(s): to change suddenly, to take a turn, to flip, to turn sour (mood)
- Synonym(s): umschlagen, wechseln
- Antonym(s): bleiben, verharren
- Related word(s): ändern, wandeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Wetter kann hier schnell umkippen.
- Seine Stimmung kann von einem Moment zum anderen umkippen.
- Die Diskussion könnte jederzeit umkippen und hitzig werden.