Nomen

die Machtübernahme

seizure of power, takeover of power, assumption of power

Die Machtübernahme durch die Rebellen war schnell.

The seizure of power by the rebels was swift.

Historiker analysieren die Machtübernahme von 1933.

Historians analyze the 1933 seizure of power.

the seizure of power ((by sb.)) Die Machtübernahme durch die Partei veränderte das Land.

Synonyms: Machtergreifung, Putsch, coup d'état; Antonyms: Machtverlust (loss of power)

A compound of 'Macht' (power, might) and 'Übernahme' (takeover, assumption), from the verb 'übernehmen' (to take over).

Think of 'might' (Macht) being 'taken over' (Übernahme). It's a very literal compound word describing the act.

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