umstürzt

Umstürzt is a German word that translates to "overturns," "collapses," or "topples" in English. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "umstürzen." This verb describes a physical action where something, often an upright object, falls over, loses its stability, or is brought down.

The word can be used in various contexts. For instance, a strong wind might cause a tree to umstürzen. A wobbly table might umstürzen if too much weight is placed on it. Metaphorically, "umstürzen" can also refer to the downfall or collapse of something abstract, such as a political regime, a company, or an idea, suggesting a dramatic and complete failure or change. The past participle is "umgestürzt," and the perfect tense would be formed with "haben," as in "Der Baum ist umgestürzt" (The tree has fallen over). The word conveys a sense of suddenness and often a lack of control in the event of falling.