Flurfunk
derNounoffice grapevine; water cooler gossip.
English translations
- 01
word of mouth
- 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”
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.