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rumours

/ˈruːmərz/ /ˈruːmərs/

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noun

Gerüchte, Geschwätz

A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

Examples :

"There were rumours circulating at school that the principal was retiring. "

In der Schule kursierten Gerüchte, dass der Schulleiter in den Ruhestand geht.

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noun

Gerüchte, Klatsch

Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "There were many rumours about the company closing, but no one knew if they were true." "

Es gab viele Gerüchte über die Schließung des Unternehmens, aber niemand wusste, ob sie wahr waren.

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verb

Gerüchte verbreiten, tratschen

(usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

Examples :

"John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."

Man munkelt, dass John der Nächste für eine Beförderung ist.

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noun

Gerücht, Gemunkel

A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Examples :

"The rumours from the crowd at the football game made it hard to hear the announcer. "

Das Gemunkel aus der Menge beim Fußballspiel erschwerte es, den Ansager zu hören.

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