English–German
“reputation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁuːf/
Example
Er hat in der Branche einen guten Ruf.
He has a good reputation in the industry.
How to say “reputation” in German
“Reputation” in German is Ruf.
A person's name carries a heard response from the surrounding community, whether that response calls out or shapes public standing.
Example sentences with Ruf
Nach dem Gerücht versuchte die Firma, den Ruf wiederherzustellen.
After the rumor, the company tried to restore its reputation.
Tips for using Ruf
- For a telephone call, German normally uses Anruf rather than Ruf; Ruf more often concerns a person's standing or a non-telephone call.