German Conversation · Level 76
57 words
German word
Ruf
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁuːf/
Meaning
- masculine nounreputation
Example
Er hat in der Branche einen guten Ruf.
He has a good reputation in the industry.
More examples
Nach dem Gerücht versuchte die Firma, den Ruf wiederherzustellen.
After the rumor, the company tried to restore its reputation.
Core concept
A person's name carries a heard response from the surrounding community, whether that response calls out or shapes public standing.
Common phrases
einen schlechten Ruf haben
have a bad reputation
den Ruf wiederherstellen
restore one's reputation
Similar words
Ansehen: The respect and esteem granted by people or society.
Anruf: A telephone contact made to reach or speak with someone.
Definition in German
Ruf bezeichnet die öffentliche Meinung oder das Ansehen, das eine Person oder ein Unternehmen bei anderen hat.
Word origin
The noun Ruf developed within Germanic alongside the verb rufen, with the older sense of a spoken call extending to the collective judgment associated with a person or organization.
Usage tips
- For a telephone call, German normally uses Anruf rather than Ruf; Ruf more often concerns a person's standing or a non-telephone call.