Buschfunk
derNoungrapevine; rumor mill; word of mouth.
English translations
- 01
word of mouth
Word details
- German meaning
- Informelle, mündliche Nachrichtenübermittlung; Gerücht.
- English meaning
- Grapevine
- Synonym
- Gerücht
- German example
- Ich habe das durch den Buschfunk erfahren.
- English example
- I heard that through the grapevine.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Buschfunk
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Buschfunk”
Der Buschfunk im Büro funktioniert erstaunlich schnell. (The office grapevine works surprisingly fast.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Buschfunk' a literal radio term?
While 'Funk' means radio, 'Buschfunk' is idiomatic. It refers to unofficial, fast-spreading information, similar to 'grapevine'.