noun
das Gerücht, -e
pletyka
Eine Information, die viele Menschen erzählen, obwohl niemand sicher weiß, ob sie stimmt.
The German word "Gerücht" is a noun meaning "rumor" or "gossip".
- It is derived from the verb "rüchten" (an old word related to "rücken," meaning "to move" or "to spread"), indicating something that is being circulated.
- The "-t" ending typically forms nouns from verbs in German.
Similar words:
- Quatsch (nonsense, often informal gossip)
- Meldung (message/news)
- Nachrede (slander, backbiting)
- Klatsch (gossip)
Differences:
- Gerücht usually refers to unverified or unofficial information circulating among people.
- Nachrede specifically carries a negative tone, implying malicious intent.
- Klatsch often is everyday social gossip, lighter in tone.
- Meldung is more formal, implying official news or announcement.
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Das Gerücht verbreitet sich schnell.noun
A pletyka gyorsan terjed.
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