Noun
der Ruhm
Pronunciation: /ʁuːm/
fame, glory
B2
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Meanings
Noun
- fame, glory
Example sentence
Der Film brachte ihr internationalen Ruhm.
The film brought her international fame.
Word forms
singular
der Ruhm
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Ruhm
Accusativeden Ruhm
Dativedem Ruhm
Genitivedes Ruhmes
Ruhm has no common plural.
Usage
- zu Ruhm gelangen — Become famous or achieve renown.
- Ruhm und Ehre — Fame and honour; a common elevated pairing.
Der junge Maler suchte keinen Ruhm.
The young painter was not seeking fame.