Rühmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rühmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "praise", "commend" or "extol".

Essential properties of "rühmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: rühmen
Simple past: rühmte
Participle: gerühmt

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To praise or commend"

Definition: "To praise or commend someone or something for their qualities."
Translation(s): praise, commend, extol, laud
Synonym(s): loben, preisen, verherrlichen
Antonym(s): kritisieren, tadeln
Related word(s): Ruhm, rühmlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er rühmt sich seiner Erfolge.He boasts about his successes.
Sie rühmt die Schönheit der Natur.She praises the beauty of nature.
Er rühmt seine Kollegen für ihre harte Arbeit.He praises his colleagues for their hard work.

2.) "To boast or brag"

Definition: "To boast or brag about something, usually in a positive way."
Translation(s): boast, brag, pride oneself
Synonym(s): prahlen, angeben
Antonym(s): verbergen, verschweigen
Related word(s): Ruhm, rühmlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er rühmt sich seiner Fähigkeiten.He boasts about his abilities.
Sie rühmt sich ihrer Kenntnisse.She prides herself on her knowledge.
Er rühmt sich, der Beste zu sein.He boasts about being the best.

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