B2 Expression Formal

in Verruf geraten

Fall into disrepute

Meaning

To acquire a bad reputation or lose public esteem.

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Cultural Background

Reputation is often tied to professional integrity. Similar usage, often used in formal news. Used in formal business contexts. Reflects the historical importance of social standing.

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Use 'sein'

Always remember that 'geraten' takes 'sein' as the auxiliary verb.

Meaning

To acquire a bad reputation or lose public esteem.

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Use 'sein'

Always remember that 'geraten' takes 'sein' as the auxiliary verb.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct auxiliary verb.

Die Firma ___ in Verruf geraten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ist

The verb 'geraten' requires 'sein' in the perfect tense.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct auxiliary verb. Fill Blank B2

Die Firma ___ in Verruf geraten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ist

The verb 'geraten' requires 'sein' in the perfect tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is standard and formal.

Related Phrases

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einen schlechten Ruf haben

similar

To have a bad reputation

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in Verruf bringen

specialized form

To ruin someone's reputation

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