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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRuhm
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ruːm/
"Der Schriftsteller erlangte weltweiten Ruhm."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.
"She achieved international fame as a pioneer in quantum physics." - 2
Public estimation or reputation, whether favorable or unfavorable.
"His evil deeds brought him an enduring infamy, tarnishing his family name."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'fame' (meaning report, rumor, reputation), which comes from the Latin 'fama' (talk, report, rumor, reputation), ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bha- (to speak). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from general public report or rumor to the specialized sense of widespread renown and celebrity status.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fame" is said worldwide
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gloire
Transliteration: /ɡlwɑʁ/
"Il a atteint une grande gloire grâce à ses films."
Ruhm
Transliteration: /ruːm/
"Der Schriftsteller erlangte weltweiten Ruhm."
fama
Transliteration: /ˈfaːma/
"La sua fama di musicista è meritata."
fama
Transliteration: /ˈfama/
"Ella busca la fama en el mundo de la música."
fama
Transliteration: /ˈfɐ.mɐ/
"O ator alcançou a fama rapidamente."
ख्याति
Transliteration: khyati
"उसकी ख्याति एक महान लेखक के रूप में फैली।"
声誉
Transliteration: shēngyù
"他在学术界享有很高的声誉。"
명성
Transliteration: myeongseong
"그는 예술가로서 큰 명성을 얻었습니다."
名声
Transliteration: meisei
"彼女は世界的な名声を獲得した。"
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