Ruch

derNoun

reputation; smell (negative connotation)

Word details

German meaning
Eine plötzliche, heftige Bewegung oder ein Stoß.
English meaning
Jerk, Jolt
Synonym
Ruf, Ansehen
German example
Ein plötzlicher Ruch ging durch die Menge, als der Redner eintrat.
English example
A sudden jerk went through the crowd as the speaker entered.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ruch
Plural Form
die Rüche

Example sentences with “Ruch”

  1. Das Projekt hatte den Ruch der Illegalität. (The project had the reputation of being illegal.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'Ruch' used?

It is almost exclusively used in the phrase 'im Ruch stehen' (to have the reputation of).