Ruf
reputation
Meaning of Ruf
die Meinung, die Menschen über jemanden oder etwas haben
the opinion people have about someone or something
Pronunciation
Ruf with English translation
Ruf usage examples
Ihr guter Ruf half ihr im Job.
Her good reputation helped her at work.
Der Ruf des Restaurants ist sehr gut.
The restaurant's reputation is very good.
Ruf synonyms
What's the difference between Ruf, Ansehen, Renommee, Leumund, Bekanntheit, Anerkennung, Nachruf, and Rufmord
General positive esteem or public respect for a person, company, or institution.
A good, often prestigious reputation; slightly more formal and bookish.
Public reputation, often in legal or official contexts; can be good or bad.
Fame or how widely someone or something is known; not necessarily positive.
Recognition of merit, respect, and approval; often linked to achievements.
Advanced: broader words
Not “reputation” itself, but an obituary or memorial text about someone after death.
Deliberately damaging someone's reputation with false accusations or malicious rumors.
Degree of recognition; refers to how well-known someone or something is, not to reputation quality.
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Questions about this word
What does Ruf mean?
the opinion people have about someone or something
How do you pronounce Ruf?
Ruf is pronounced [ʁuːf].
How is Ruf used in a sentence?
Her good reputation helped her at work. Translation: Ihr guter Ruf half ihr im Job.
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