Ruf
reputation
the opinion people have about someone or something
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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.
Not “reputation” itself, but an obituary or memorial text about someone after death.
Fame or how widely someone or something is known; not necessarily positive.
Deliberately damaging someone's reputation with false accusations or malicious rumors.
How the public views a person or organization; a longer explanatory phrase.
A general expression for a good or bad reputation; very close to the core meaning.
Respect and recognition in society; emphasizes social status and standing.
Degree of recognition; refers to how well-known someone or something is, not to reputation quality.
Recognition of merit, respect, and approval; often linked to achievements.
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Ruf means reputation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Ruf
/ʁuːf/
Ruf translation
reputation
Ruf transcription
/ʁuːf/
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Ruf meaning: what does it mean?
die Meinung, die Menschen über jemanden oder etwas haben
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