der Ruf

Plural: die Rufe
Based on: rufen
Noun #833 Noun
  1. the reputation
  2. the call
1.

the reputation

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Examples
  • Sein Ruf als ehrlicher Geschäftsmann ist unangefochten.
  • His reputation as an honest businessman is unchallenged.
2.

the call

(NOT for phone, that would be "Anruf")
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Examples
  • Der Ruf des Adlers war weithin zu hören.
  • The call of the eagle was heard far and wide.

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Style special – “Speaking”

There are quite a few modes of speaking - whispering, screaming, mumbling, and so on Today, we'll go over them in German and see if they sound the part.

Vocab: nuscheln, schreien, rufen, flüstern, lispeln, säuseln

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Word of the Day – “rufen”

"rufen" means "to call". "anrufen" also means "to call". And so does "aufrufen". Today, we'll learn all about the family of "rufen" and when to use which word.

Vocab: rufen, der Ruf, anrufen, ausrufen, aufrufen, der Ruhm, berühmt, der Beruf, die Berufung

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ruf' have?

Ruf has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the reputation, 2. the call .

What is the gender of 'Ruf'?

der

What is the plural of 'Ruf'?

die Rufe

What is 'Ruf' related to?

The word 'Ruf' is related to rufen.

Where can I learn more about 'Ruf'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Ruf':

Style special – “Speaking”
There are quite a few modes of speaking - whispering, screaming, mumbling, and so on Today, we'll go over them in German and see if they sound the part.
Vocab: nuscheln, schreien, rufen, flüstern, lispeln, säuseln
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Word of the Day – “rufen”
"rufen" means "to call". "anrufen" also means "to call". And so does "aufrufen". Today, we'll learn all about the family of "rufen" and when to use which word.
Vocab: rufen, der Ruf, anrufen, ausrufen, aufrufen, der Ruhm, berühmt, der Beruf, die Berufung
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