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
Your 'reputation' (Ruf) is what people 'call' (rufen) you. Imagine people shouting your reputation from the rooftops.