Flurfunk

derNoun

office grapevine; water cooler gossip.

English translations

  1. 01

    word of mouth

  2. 02

    grapevine

Word details

German meaning
Flurfunk bezeichnet informelle Kommunikation und Gerüchte, die sich in einem Unternehmen oder einer Organisation verbreiten.
English meaning
Grapevine refers to informal communication and rumors that spread in a company or organization.
Synonym
Gerücht, Mundpropaganda
German example
Ich habe vom Flurfunk gehört, dass es bald eine Umstrukturierung geben soll.
English example
I heard from the grapevine that there will be a restructuring soon.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Flurfunk
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Flurfunk”

  1. Der Flurfunk wusste schon vor dem Chef Bescheid. (The office grapevine knew about it before the boss.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'Buschfunk' and 'Flurfunk'?

They are very similar. 'Flurfunk' specifically refers to rumors spread in hallways (Flur) of an office or institution.