der Ruf
Translation
reputation, call, shout, renown
Examples
Er hat einen guten Ruf.
He has a good reputation.
Ich hörte einen lauten Ruf um Hilfe.
I heard a loud call for help.
Grammar Patterns
to have a good/bad reputation ((einen guten/schlechten Ruf haben)) He has a good reputation in the industry.
to live up to one's reputation ((seinem Ruf gerecht werden)) The film lives up to its reputation as a masterpiece.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ansehen, Renommee, Leumund; Antonyms: Verruf
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'rufen' (to call, to shout).
Memory Tips
Think of your 'reputation' as what people 'call' you or how they speak of you. It's related to the English word 'roof' only in sound, not meaning!