Rüffel

derNoun

reprimand; scolding

English translations

  1. 01

    scolding

  2. 02

    reprimand

  3. 03

    rebuke

Word details

German meaning
Eine scharfe Zurechtweisung oder Kritik.
English meaning
reprimand, scolding
Synonym
Zurechtweisung, Verweis
German example
Er erhielt einen Rüffel von seinem Chef für sein Fehlverhalten.
English example
He received a reprimand from his boss for his misconduct.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Rüffel
Plural Form
die Rüffel

Related words

Example sentences with “Rüffel”

  1. Er bekam einen Rüffel vom Chef. (He got a reprimand from the boss.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Rüffel a formal term?

No, it is colloquial. It is a masculine noun (der Rüffel) and the plural is 'die Rüffel'.