Rügen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rügen" is mainly used as verb meaning "reprimand", "rebuke" or "censure". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Rügen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: rügen
Simple past: rügte
Participle: gerügt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Rügen
Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Rügen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reprimand or criticize"

"Rügen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To reprimand or criticize someone for their behavior or actions."
Translation(s): reprimand, rebuke, censure, criticize
Synonym(s): tadeln, kritisieren, zurechtweisen
Antonym(s): loben, anerkennen
Related word(s): Rüge, Vorwurf

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer rügte den Schüler für sein Verhalten.The teacher reprimanded the student for his behavior.
Sie rügte ihn wegen seiner Unpünktlichkeit.She rebuked him for his unpunctuality.
Der Chef rügte die Mitarbeiter für die Fehler im Bericht.The boss criticized the employees for the errors in the report.

2.) "German island in the Baltic Sea"

"Rügen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Name of a German island in the Baltic Sea."
Translation(s): Rügen (island)
Related word(s): Ostsee, Insel

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir machen Urlaub auf Rügen.We are vacationing on Rügen.
Die Landschaft auf Rügen ist wunderschön.The landscape on Rügen is beautiful.
Viele Touristen besuchen Rügen im Sommer.Many tourists visit Rügen in the summer.

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