verb
rügen
reprimand
Etwas als falsch oder nicht in Ordnung sagen und dafür Kritik aussprechen.
The German word "rügen" is a verb meaning "to reprimand" or "to criticize" someone.
- It is not composed of smaller meaningful words (excluding prefixes), but stands as a complete verb itself.
Similar words:
- tadeln (to scold)
- kritisieren (to criticize)
- schelten (to tell off)
Differences:
- Rügen usually implies a formal or official reprimand.
- Tadeln can be more personal or informal scolding.
- Kritisieren focuses more on providing criticism, not necessarily a formal rebuke.
- Schelten is often harsher, like a strict verbal scolding.
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Examples
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler rügen.verb
The teacher had to reprimand the student.
Gestern entschied sich die Schule, einen Schüler zu rügen.verb
Yesterday the school decided to reprimand a student.
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