berühmen
Translation
to boast, to pride oneself on
Examples
Er berühmt sich seiner Erfolge.
He boasts of his successes.
Man sollte sich nicht seiner Taten berühmen.
One should not boast of one's deeds.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((et2)) berühmen to boast of sth. (genitive) He boasts of his knowledge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prahlen (to brag), angeben (to show off)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'Ruhm' (fame, glory). The reflexive form 'sich berühmen' means to claim fame for oneself.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'berühmt' (famous) boasting about their 'Ruhm' (fame). It's a reflexive verb, so you boast 'yourself' (sich).