NOUN

Ruhm/ʁuːm/fame; glory; renown

Ruhm is a German noun that means fame, glory, or renown. It is pronounced /ʁuːm/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.fame or widespread positive reputation(reputation/public recognition)

a.public acknowledgment for notable achievements

Nach dem Gewinn der Goldmedaille erlangte sie großen Ruhm.After winning the gold medal, she achieved great fame.

2.glory; high distinction or honor(honor/prestige)

a.praise for noteworthy actions, especially in history, war, or culture

Der Dichter strebte nach Ruhm und Unsterblichkeit durch seine Werke.The poet aspired to glory and immortality through his works.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ruhm
Genitivedes Ruhms
Dativedem Ruhm
Accusativeden Ruhm

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ruhm" mean in English?
"Ruhm" means fame, glory, or renown. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ruhm"?
"Ruhm" is pronounced /ʁuːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ruhm" der, die, or das?
"Ruhm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Ruhm"?
"Ruhm" is a noun in German.

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