NOUN
Gerücht/ɡəˈʁʏçt/rumor; hearsay; gossip
Gerücht is a German noun that means rumor, hearsay, or gossip. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁʏçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gerüchte".
Definitions
1.unconfirmed news, often spread among people(general communication)
a.hearsay about events or people without proof
Im Büro kursierten viele Gerüchte über den neuen Chef.—Many rumors about the new boss were circulating in the office.
b.gossip or talk based on no clear evidence
Das sind doch nur Gerüchte, glaube ihnen nicht.—Those are just rumors, don't believe them.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gerücht | die Gerüchte |
| Genitive | des Gerüchtes | der Gerüchte |
| Dative | dem Gerücht | den Gerüchten |
| Accusative | das Gerücht | die Gerüchte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gerücht" mean in English?
- "Gerücht" means rumor, hearsay, or gossip. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gerücht"?
- "Gerücht" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁʏçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gerücht" der, die, or das?
- "Gerücht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gerücht"?
- The plural of "Gerücht" is "Gerüchte".
- What part of speech is "Gerücht"?
- "Gerücht" is a noun in German.
