rühmen
Translation
to praise, to commend, to boast
Examples
Man rühmte ihn für seine Tapferkeit.
He was praised for his bravery.
Er rühmt sich seiner Erfolge.
He boasts of his successes.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) to praise (sb./sth.) (for sth.) Man rühmte ihn für seine Tapferkeit.
sich ((of sth.)) to boast (of sth.) Er rühmt sich seiner Erfolge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loben, preisen; Antonyms: tadeln, kritisieren
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ruomen' (to give fame), connected to 'Ruhm' (fame, glory).
Memory Tips
Connect 'rühmen' with its noun 'Ruhm' (fame). To praise someone is to give them fame. 'sich rühmen' is to claim fame for oneself (to boast).