Coup Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Coup" is used as noun with the meaning of "coup", "coup d'état" or "overthrow".

Essential properties of "Coup"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Coup
  • Plural: die Coup(s)

Meanings of "Coup" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A sudden, often violent, seizure of power"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Coup überraschte die ganze Nation.The coup surprised the entire nation.
  2. Nach dem Coup übernahm das Militär die Kontrolle.After the coup, the military took control.
  3. Der Coup wurde von langer Hand geplant.The coup was planned for a long time.

2.) "A clever and successful move or achievement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der neue Vertrag war ein echter Coup für die Firma.The new contract was a real coup for the company.
  2. Mit diesem Coup gewann das Team das Spiel.With this coup, the team won the game.
  3. Der Coup sicherte ihm den ersten Platz im Wettbewerb.The coup secured him first place in the competition.
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