NOUN
Ruf/ʁuːf/reputation; call; shout
Ruf is a German noun that means reputation, call, or shout. It is pronounced /ʁuːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rufe".
Definitions
1.the general opinion about someone or something; reputation(reputation, standing)
a.good or bad name based on one's actions
Er hat einen guten Ruf als Arzt.—He has a good reputation as a doctor.
2.a loud shout or call, especially to draw attention(utterance, call)
a.a loud call, cry, or shout
Plötzlich hörte sie einen lauten Ruf aus dem Wald.—Suddenly she heard a loud call from the forest.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ruf | die Rufe |
| Genitive | des Rufes | der Rufe |
| Dative | dem Ruf | den Rufen |
| Accusative | den Ruf | die Rufe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ruf" mean in English?
- "Ruf" means reputation, call, or shout. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ruf"?
- "Ruf" is pronounced /ʁuːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ruf" der, die, or das?
- "Ruf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ruf"?
- The plural of "Ruf" is "Rufe".
- What part of speech is "Ruf"?
- "Ruf" is a noun in German.
