German Word · Intermediate
Rüffel
reprimand, dressing-down
Pronunciation: /ˈʁʏfl̩/
Meaning
reprimand, dressing-down
Example
Einen Rüffel bekam gestern Entwicklungshilfeminister Dirk Niebel. Der FDP-Mann hatte erklärt, die Transaktionssteuer werde es “in dieser Legislaturperiode nicht geben” […]
Yesterday the Minister for Development Aid Dirk Niebel got a reprimand. The FDP member had claimed, the transaction tax would “not be introduced in this legislature”
Practice tips
- Practice Rüffel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.