This is the 10820th most frequent German word.
rügen
"Rügen" means "to reprimand" or "to criticize."
Here, 'rügen' means 'to reprimand' or 'to scold' someone for their actions or behavior.
Der Lehrer rügt den Schüler wegen seines Verhaltens.
The teacher reprimands the student because of his behavior.
Here, 'Rügen' is a proper noun referring to a geographical location.
Die Insel Rügen ist ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel in Deutschland.
The island Rügen is a popular vacation destination in Germany.
In this context, 'rügen' translates to 'to criticize' or 'to censure', particularly regarding decisions or policies.