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“rumor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʁʏçt/

Example

Es verbreitet sich ein Gerücht in der Stadt.

A rumor is spreading throughout the city.

Illustration for Gerücht (rumor)

How to say “rumor” in German

“Rumor” in German is Gerücht.

A loose piece of news passes around a town, detached from any visible speaker or document.

Full entry for Gerücht: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Gerücht

Manchmal entsteht ein Gerücht aus einem Missverständnis.

Sometimes a rumor arises from a misunderstanding.

Tips for using Gerücht

  • The fixed phrase "Gerüchten zufolge" uses the dative plural and means "according to rumors".

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