mutiny

ˈmjuːtɪni
mutiniedmutinies
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Translation of mutiny from English into German,

Noun

1.

military revolt

rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
  • The crew's mutiny was sparked by unfair treatment and poor conditions.Die Meuterei der Besatzung wurde durch ungerechte Behandlung und schlechte Bedingungen ausgelöst
2.

chaos

Dated
violent commotion or strife
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  • The city was in a state of mutiny.Die Stadt befand sich in einem Zustand der Meuterei.

Verb

intr.

rebellion

rebel against authority, especially in military context
meutern rebellieren
  • The sailors decided to mutiny against the captain.Die Matrosen beschlossen, gegen den Kapitän zu meutern.
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Synonyms and analogies of mutiny in English

Examples of mutiny in a sentence

  • Mutiny on the ship led to chaos.
  • The sailors planned a mutiny against the captain.
  • There was a mutiny in the prison last night.
  • The soldiers planned to mutiny during the night watch.
  • The crew threatened to mutiny if their demands weren't met.

Translations of "mutiny" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieMeutereinf.

Okay, that's nine for mutiny and zero against.

Okay, das sind neun für Meuterei und null dagegen.

derAufstandnm.

He stopped every mutiny before it even started.

Er erstickte jeden Aufstand, bevor er überhaupt begonnen hatte.

derAufruhrnm.

A weak government will always spawn mutiny and rebellion.

Eine schwache Regierung wird immer Aufruhr und Rebellion verursachen.

Verb
meuternv.

To mutiny and board ships is easier said than done.

Schiffe meutern und entern ist leichter gesagt als getan.

rebellierenv.

Ramón's adamant he won't join the mutiny or grovel in order to stay.

Ramón will nicht rebellieren oder arschkriechen, um dabei zu bleiben.

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mutiny: Examples and translations in context

As you know, the mutiny has thinned our ranks.

Wie Sie wissen, hat die Meuterei unsere Crew ausgedünnt.

But they would've been heroes if there'd been no mutiny.

Aber sie wären Heiden gewesen, wenn es keine Meuterei gegeben hätte.

I should at least lose points for the mutiny on day one.

Ich sollte zumindest Punktabzug für die Meuterei am ersten Tag erhalten.

The pirate captain was known to maroon his crew for mutiny on deserted shores.

Der Piratenkapitän war dafür bekannt, seine Besatzung wegen Meuterei an einsamen Stränden auszusetzen.

A mutiny is an uprising or rebellion in a military unit.

Eine Meuterei ist ein Aufstand oder eine Rebellion in einer Militäreinheit.

Wearing something more expensive than your superiors is considered mutiny.

Etwas Teureres als deine Vorgesetzten zu tragen, ist Meuterei.

And mutiny against the chief's command can happen anytime.

Und Meuterei gegen die Führung des Vorsitzenden kann jederzeit vorkommen.

I'm surprised you didn't start a mutiny about the new uniforms.

Ich bin überrascht, dass Sie keine Meuterei wegen der Uniformen begonnen haben.

See also:

Indian Mutiny
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