der Aufruhr
Translation
uproar, turmoil, commotion, riot
Examples
Die Nachricht verursachte großen Aufruhr.
The news caused a great uproar.
Die Stadt war in Aufruhr.
The city was in turmoil.
Die Gefangenen machten einen Aufruhr.
The prisoners started a riot.
Grammar Patterns
as object: The speech triggered an uproar.
with preposition 'in': The country is in turmoil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Tumult, die Unruhe, der Aufstand; Antonyms: die Ruhe, die Ordnung
Etymology
Composed of 'auf' (up) and 'Ruhr' (connected to 'rühren', to stir). The literal sense is 'a stirring up', which aptly describes turmoil.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'stirring' ('rühren') something 'up' ('auf') until it becomes a chaotic mess. This image captures the essence of 'Aufruhr'.