in Verruf geraten
to fall into disrepute
To get a bad reputation; to be judged negatively in public opinion.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen ist wegen des Skandals in Verruf geraten.
The company fell into disrepute because of the scandal.
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Meanings
in Verruf bringen
to bring into disrepute
To cause someone or something to get a bad reputation.
EXAMPLE
Seine unbedachten Äußerungen haben die ganze Organisation in Verruf gebracht.
His careless remarks brought the whole organization into disrepute.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of the negative prefix 'ver-' and 'der Ruf' (reputation). 'Verruf' therefore directly refers to a bad reputation.
EXAMPLE
Durch sein Verhalten brachte er die ganze Familie in Verruf.
Through his behavior, he brought the whole family into disrepute.
Fixed expressions
The noun 'Verruf' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expressions 'in Verruf geraten' (to fall into disrepute) and 'jemanden/etwas in Verruf bringen' (to bring someone/something into disrepute). On its own, it is very rare.
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Skandal ist die Politikerin in Verruf geraten.
Since the scandal, the politician has fallen into disrepute.
Active vs. passive
The two expressions describe an active and a passive process. 'In Verruf geraten' means to get a bad reputation (something happens to you). 'Jemanden in Verruf bringen' means to actively cause someone to get a bad reputation.
EXAMPLE
Die Bar ist wegen der lauten Musik in Verruf geraten.
The bar has fallen into disrepute because of the loud music.
Auxiliary verb in the perfect tense
Pay attention to the correct auxiliary verb in the perfect tense: The expression 'in Verruf geraten' is formed with 'sein' because 'geraten' describes a change of state. The expression 'in Verruf bringen' is formed with 'haben.'
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant ist in Verruf geraten.
The restaurant has fallen into disrepute.
Compare with
Verruf vs Ruf
reputation / call
„Ruf“ refers to public opinion and can be positive or negative. „Verruf“, on the other hand, already contains a negative evaluation and is often used in the fixed expression „in Verruf geraten“ (to fall into disrepute). Use „Ruf“ for a neutral or positive evaluation and „Verruf“ for a bad reputation.
Verruf
Die Klinik geriet nach dem Skandal in Verruf.
The clinic fell into disrepute after the scandal.
Ruf
Die Klinik hat in der Stadt einen guten Ruf.
The clinic has a good reputation in the city.
In real life
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