No. 10,820 in German
rügen
"Rügen" means "to reprimand" or "to criticize."
In a sentence
Der Lehrer rügt den Schüler wegen seines Verhaltens.
The teacher reprimands the student because of his behavior.
Here, 'rügen' means 'to reprimand' or 'to scold' someone for their actions or behavior.
Die Insel Rügen ist ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel in Deutschland.
The island Rügen is a popular vacation destination in Germany.
Here, 'Rügen' is a proper noun referring to a geographical location.
Die Nachrichten rügen die Gebietspolitik der Regierung.
The news criticizes the regional policies of the government.
In this context, 'rügen' translates to 'to criticize' or 'to censure', particularly regarding decisions or policies.
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