NOUN
Coup/kuː/coup; clever move; masterstroke
Coup is a German noun that means coup, clever move, or masterstroke. It is pronounced /kuː/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Coups".
Definitions
1.sudden, often unexpected takeover of power or property, usually with cleverness or boldness(politics; economy)
a.successful, surprising action, especially in politics or business
Der Manager landete mit der Firmenübernahme einen echten Coup.—The manager pulled off a real coup with the company acquisition.
2.extraordinarily clever, daring action; masterstroke(everyday language; figurative)
a.brilliant move or achievement
Mit diesem Tor gelang ihm ein Coup.—With this goal, he pulled off a coup.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Coup | die Coups |
| Genitive | des Coups | der Coups |
| Dative | dem Coup | den Coups |
| Accusative | den Coup | die Coups |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Coup" mean in English?
- "Coup" means coup, clever move, or masterstroke. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Coup"?
- "Coup" is pronounced /kuː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Coup" der, die, or das?
- "Coup" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Coup"?
- The plural of "Coup" is "Coups".
- What part of speech is "Coup"?
- "Coup" is a noun in German.
