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reprimand
A sharp, usually formal rebuke or reprimand in response to misconduct, a mistake, or an inappropriate statement.
Wegen seiner ständigen Unpünktlichkeit erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine offizielle Rüge von seinem Vorgesetzten.
Because of his constant lateness, the employee received an official reprimand from his supervisor.
The word 'Rüge' (reprimand) is mainly used in formal contexts, for example in professional life, with authorities, or in association law. It describes an official and serious reprimand.
Für das unprofessionelle Verhalten gegenüber dem Kunden erhielt der Anwalt eine Rüge von der Anwaltskammer.
For his unprofessional behavior toward the client, the lawyer received a reprimand from the bar association.
A 'Rüge' (reprimand) is 'erteilt' (issued/given) by a person in authority. The person who receives it 'bekommt' (gets) or 'erhält' (receives) it. The verb 'erteilen' (to issue/give) is especially typical and formal in this context.
Der Abgeordneten wurde wegen ihrer unpassenden Bemerkung eine Rüge erteilt.
The member of parliament was issued a reprimand because of her inappropriate remark.
To state the reason for the 'Rüge' (reprimand), you use the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'wegen' (because of), followed by the genitive or dative.
Sie erhielt eine Rüge wegen der Nichteinhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften.
She received a reprimand because of the failure to comply with safety regulations.
accusation / reproach
Vorwurf and Rüge both express disapproval over a mistake. A Vorwurf can be personal or informal criticism. A Rüge is sharper and usually formal; it is especially appropriate when a person in authority issues an explicit reprimand.
Der Abteilungsleiter erteilte ihm wegen der verspäteten Unterlagen eine Rüge.
The department head reprimanded him for the late submission of the documents.
Eine Kollegin machte ihm den Vorwurf, die Unterlagen zu spät geschickt zu haben.
A colleague reproached him for sending the documents too late.
