Reputation in different languages

Reputation in Different Languages

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Reputation


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Afrikaans
reputasie
Albanian
reputacioni
Amharic
ዝና
Arabic
سمعة
Armenian
հեղինակություն
Assamese
খ্যাতি
Aymara
riputasyuna
Azerbaijani
nüfuz
Bambara
tɔgɔ
Basque
ospea
Belarusian
рэпутацыя
Bengali
খ্যাতি
Bhojpuri
प्रतिष्ठा
Bosnian
ugled
Bulgarian
репутация
Catalan
reputació
Cebuano
dungog
Chinese (Simplified)
声誉
Chinese (Traditional)
聲譽
Corsican
reputazione
Croatian
ugled
Czech
pověst
Danish
omdømme
Dhivehi
މީހުން ދެކޭގޮތް
Dogri
इज्जत
Dutch
reputatie
English
reputation
Esperanto
reputacio
Estonian
maine
Ewe
bubudede
Filipino (Tagalog)
reputasyon
Finnish
maine
French
réputation
Frisian
reputaasje
Galician
reputación
Georgian
რეპუტაცია
German
ruf
Greek
φήμη
Guarani
tekorechapy
Gujarati
પ્રતિષ્ઠા
Haitian Creole
repitasyon
Hausa
suna
Hawaiian
kaulana
Hebrew
תדמית
Hindi
प्रतिष्ठा
Hmong
lub koob npe nrov
Hungarian
hírnév
Icelandic
mannorð
Igbo
aha
Ilocano
reputasion
Indonesian
reputasi
Irish
cáil
Italian
reputazione
Japanese
評判
Javanese
ajining diri
Kannada
ಖ್ಯಾತಿ
Kazakh
бедел
Khmer
កេរ្តិ៍ឈ្មោះ
Kinyarwanda
izina
Konkani
मान
Korean
평판
Krio
gudnem
Kurdish
bang
Kurdish (Sorani)
ناوبانگ
Kyrgyz
кадыр-барк
Lao
ຊື່ສຽງ
Latin
nominis
Latvian
reputācija
Lingala
lokumu
Lithuanian
reputacija
Luganda
ekitiibwa
Luxembourgish
ruff
Macedonian
углед
Maithili
प्रतिष्ठा
Malagasy
laza
Malay
reputasi
Malayalam
മതിപ്പ്
Maltese
reputazzjoni
Maori
ingoa
Marathi
प्रतिष्ठा
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝꯅ ꯏꯀꯥꯏ ꯈꯨꯝꯅꯕꯤꯕ
Mizo
hmingthatna
Mongolian
нэр хүнд
Myanmar (Burmese)
ဂုဏ်သတင်း
Nepali
प्रतिष्ठा
Norwegian
rykte
Nyanja (Chichewa)
mbiri
Odia (Oriya)
ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠା
Oromo
kabaja
Pashto
شهرت
Persian
شهرت، آبرو
Polish
reputacja
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
reputação
Punjabi
ਵੱਕਾਰ
Quechua
reputacion
Romanian
reputatie
Russian
репутация
Samoan
igoa taʻuleleia
Sanskrit
प्रतिष्ठा
Scots Gaelic
cliù
Sepedi
seriti
Serbian
углед
Sesotho
botumo
Shona
mukurumbira
Sindhi
شهرت
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
කීර්තිය
Slovak
reputácia
Slovenian
ugled
Somali
sumcad
Spanish
reputación
Sundanese
reputasi
Swahili
sifa
Swedish
rykte
Tagalog (Filipino)
reputasyon
Tajik
обрӯ
Tamil
நற்பெயர்
Tatar
абруе
Telugu
కీర్తి
Thai
ชื่อเสียง
Tigrinya
ክብሪ
Tsonga
ndhuma
Turkish
itibar
Turkmen
abraý
Twi (Akan)
deɛ wɔnim wo wɔ ho
Ukrainian
репутація
Urdu
ساکھ
Uyghur
ئىناۋىتى
Uzbek
obro'-e'tibor
Vietnamese
uy tín
Welsh
enw da
Xhosa
igama
Yiddish
שעם
Yoruba
rere
Zulu
isithunzi

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansThe word "reputasie" in Afrikaans originates from the French word "réputation" which has the same meaning.
AlbanianAlbanian word "reputacioni" originates from the Latin word "reputatio" which meant "thinking" or "considering".
AmharicAmharic word "ዝና" also means "face".
ArabicThe Arabic name سُمعة stems from the verb سَمِع (to hear), implying a reputation based on public perception.
Azerbaijani"Nüfuz" originates from the Arabic "nufūdh", meaning "penetration" or "permeation."
BasqueDerived from Proto-Basque *otsepi and related to the word "fame" in the Aquitanian language.
BelarusianThe Russian word "репутация" derives from the French "réputation" and Latin "reputatio" (calculation), while the Belarusian word "рэпутацыя" derives from the Polish "reputacja".
BengaliThe word 'খ্যাতি' also means 'fame'.
BosnianDerived from the Turkish word "ugut", meaning "threat" or "warning".
Bulgarian"Репутация" traces back to Latin "putare", which also gives Bulgarian "смятам" and "възнамерявам". The literal meaning is thus closer to "intention" or "calculation".
CatalanIn Catalan, "reputació" means "reputation," but its etymology and other meanings include "account," "fame," and "esteem."
CebuanoIn Cebuano, the word “dungog” can also mean “to hear” or “to be heard”.
Chinese (Simplified)In Chinese, "声誉" (shēngyù) also refers to people's reputation built on their merits and achievements.
Chinese (Traditional)It's a compound of '聲' (sound, noise) and '譽' (praise, honor), so it can also mean 'sound of praise'.
CorsicanIn Corsican, the word "reputazione" also means "fame".
CroatianThe word "ugled" can also mean "opinion" or "judgment" in Croatian.
CzechThe word "pověst" also means "tale" or "legend" in Czech, reflecting its historical connection to oral storytelling and the transmission of information through generations.
DanishIn Danish, "omdømme" can also refer to an individual's status or standing within a community.
DutchIt shares its etymology with the word “reputation” (Latin: reputatio) and the noun “reputatie” in Dutch.
EsperantoThe word "reputacio" originates from the Latin word "reputatio," which means both "reputation" and "reckoning."
EstonianThe word "maine" also means "fame, glory, grandeur, nobility, pride, or magnificence".
FinnishIn addition to its primary meaning, "maine" in Finnish can also refer to a mark left on cattle, or the shape or quality of the terrain, typically the coastline.
FrenchIn French, "réputation" can also mean a "public show"
FrisianThe Frisian word "reputaasje" comes from the Dutch word "reputatie," which itself is derived from the Latin verb "reputare," meaning "to consider" or "to calculate."
Galician"Reputación" comes from the Latin word "reputatio", which means "consideration" or "esteem".
GeorgianThe word "რეპუტაცია" (reputation) in Georgian is derived from the Latin word "reputatio", which means "calculation" or "reckoning".
GermanThe word "Ruf" can also refer to a dog's bark or a bird's call.
GreekThe word φήμη comes from the verb φημί, which means 'to speak', and also means 'report' or 'rumor'.
Haitian CreoleIn Haitian Creole, 'repitasyon' is also used to refer to a person's credibility or trustworthiness.
HausaHausa word "suna" derives from Proto-Chadic *súnà, meaning "word", "speech", or "language"
HawaiianThe word 'kaulana' is derived from the Hawaiian word 'kaha', meaning 'to tell' or 'to relate', and the suffix '-na', meaning 'the act of'. It is often used to describe the reputation of a person, place, or thing based on what others have said or reported about it.
HebrewThe original meaning of "תדמית" ("reputation") in Hebrew is "imagination."
Hindi'प्रतिष्ठा' also means honour, prestige, or dignity
HmongThe word "lub koob npe nrov" literally means "face of the back of the head" in Hmong.
HungarianThe word "hírnév" in Hungarian is derived from the words "hír" (news) and "név" (name), and also means "fame" or "renown".
IcelandicMannorð is a compound word derived from the words "maður" (man) and "orð" (word), implying the estimation in which a man is held by his peers.
IgboThe word
IndonesianIn Indonesian, "reputasi" means "reputation" but also "image" more broadly, especially in a business context.
IrishIn folklore, the "cáil" of the fairies was a geas, an obligation with supernatural consequences.
Italian"Reputazione" is often confused for "repulsione" (repulsion), but it's actually derived from Latin "reputare" (to think of again).
JapaneseThe word "評判" (hyōban) also means "review" or "criticism".
JavaneseThe word 'ajining diri' is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit phrase 'ajñāna' meaning 'ignorance', implying that a person's reputation is determined by their knowledge and awareness.
KannadaDerived from Sanskrit 'khyāti' from 'khyā', meaning 'to tell' or 'to make known'.
KazakhThe word "бедел" can also refer to the reputation of a person or group.
KhmerThe word កេរ្តិ៍ឈ្មោះ (keart chhmuoh) literally means "glory and name", reflecting the intertwined nature of reputation and honor in Khmer culture.
KoreanOriginally meaning "to spread evenly," the word "평판" (평판) came to mean "flat" and then "reputation."
KurdishThe word "bang" in Kurdish can also refer to a "sound" or a "shout"
LatinNominis' original meaning was 'name'; its sense of 'reputation' evolved from the idea of 'the name or fame of a person who achieves distinction'.
LatvianThe word “reputācija” is derived from the Latin verb “reputare,” meaning “to think over,” and its original meaning was “consideration.” The word has since evolved to encompass the opinions of others about a person or organization, giving it the additional connotation of “standing” or “esteem.”
Lithuanian"Reputacija" in Lithuanian shares its root with "repute" and "reputation" in English
LuxembourgishThe word "Ruff" can also mean "bark" in Luxembourgish.
MacedonianMacedonian 'углед' is derived from 'у-глед', meaning 'into sight' or referring to a person 'in sight'.
MalagasyThe word "laza" also means "shame" or "embarrassment" in Malagasy.
MalayThe word 'reputasi' is derived from the Arabic word 'ra'y', meaning 'opinion', reflecting the idea that reputation is based on the opinions of others.
MalayalamThe word "മതിപ്പ്" in Malayalam also has the meaning "esteem" or "regard" in English.
MalteseThe word "reputazzjoni" derives from the Italian word "reputazione", which means "fame, renown".
MaoriThe word 'ingoa' is also used to mean 'name' or 'identity'. This relationship between reputation and identity can be found in many other cultures around the world.
MarathiThe word "प्रतिष्ठा" also means "worship", "honor", or "dignity".
MongolianThe word "нэр хүнд" can also refer to "fame" or "honor".
Nepaliप्रतिष्ठा (pratiṣṭhā) originates from the Sanskrit word प्रतिष्ठा (pratiṣṭhā), meaning 'establishment, foundation, or status'.
NorwegianThe word 'rykte' derives from the Old Norse word 'ryktr', which referred to 'spread' or 'dispersion'.
Nyanja (Chichewa)The etymology of "mbiri" in Nyanja is unknown, but it may be related to the word "mbeleko," which means "respect."
Pashtoشه رت in Pashto also means the state of being known to the public.
PersianThe word "شهرت" (shōhrat) originally meant "fame" or "celebrity", but now also refers to "reputation" or "standing".
PolishIn Polish, "reputacja" also holds the meaning of "rumor or gossip"
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)The word "reputação" comes from the Latin word "reputatio," meaning "consideration" or "evaluation."
PunjabiThe word "ਵੱਕਾਰ" (vakaar) in Punjabi can also mean "respect" or "esteem", and is derived from the Sanskrit word "वक्र" ( vakra ), meaning "crooked". However, in Punjabi, the word has a more positive connotation and refers to a person's good reputation or standing in society.
RomanianThe Romanian word "reputatie" ultimately derives from the Latin word "reputatio" meaning "reckoning" or "thinking over".
RussianThe word "репутация" comes from the French word "réputation", which in turn comes from the Latin word "reputatio", meaning "consideration, regard, or esteem."
SamoanIn Samoan, 'igoa taʻuleleia' can also mean 'a good name' or 'respect'
Scots GaelicIn addition to 'reputation', the word 'cliù' can also refer to 'rumour', 'gossip', 'fame', and 'esteem'.
SerbianSerbian "углед" also means "corner" in Russian and Polish.
SesothoThe word "botumo" also means "dignity" and "honor."
SindhiIn Sindhi, "شهرت" also connotes "celebrity" or "being famous".
Sinhala (Sinhalese)The word "කීර්තිය" is derived from the Sanskrit word "कीर्ति" (kīrti), which originally meant "fame" or "renown". In Sinhala, the word has acquired a more general meaning of "reputation" or "standing" in society.
SlovakThe word "reputácia" also means "legend" in Slovak.
SlovenianThe word "ugled" also means "gaze" or "look" in Slovenian.
SomaliIn Somali, 'sumcad' can also refer to 'character' or 'distinction,' indicating a broader meaning beyond reputation alone.
SpanishIn Spanish, 'reputación' refers not only to standing in a community, but also to a particular register or speech level used in formal situations.
SundaneseThe word "reputasi" can also refer to "fame" or "honor" in Sundanese.
SwahiliIn Swahili, the word "sifa" also refers to an external sign or appearance, such as a mark or scar.
SwedishThe word "rykte" comes from the Middle Low German word "röchte", meaning "rumor".
Tagalog (Filipino)The Tagalog word "reputasyon" is derived from the Spanish word "reputación", which also means "reputation".
TajikThe word "обрӯ" can also mean "appearance" or "face".
TeluguThe word "కీర్తి" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kirti', meaning 'fame' or 'glory'.
Thai"ชื่อเสียง" is also the name of a Thai BL drama.
TurkishThe word 'itibar' in Turkish may also refer to the consideration or value given to something.
UkrainianThe word "reпутація" comes from the Latin word "reputatio", meaning "reflection" or "consideration".
UrduThe word "ساکھ" can also refer to a person's trustworthiness or their financial standing.
UzbekUzbek word "obro'-e'tibor" has alternative meaning of "prestige" and is thought to come from Persian "ebtekar" meaning "invention, innovation, creation" or Arabic "ibtida'" meaning "commencement, beginning, initiative".
VietnameseThe word 'uy tín' is a combination of two words: 'uy' (trust) and 'tín' (honesty).
WelshThe word "enw da" in Welsh can also mean "good name" or "fame".
XhosaThe word "igama" can also refer to a person's name, which carries significant cultural importance and is often associated with their character and destiny.
YiddishThe word "שעם" (shoem) in Yiddish, meaning "reputation," is cognate with the Hebrew word "שם" (shem), meaning "name".
YorubaThe word "rere" in Yoruba also means "good" or "fine."
ZuluThe word 'isithunzi' in Zulu also means 'shadow', and has cultural connotations related to a person's social standing and the opinions held about them.
EnglishThe word "reputation" derives from the Latin root "putare", meaning "to count" or "to think", thus indicating the collective assessment others have of a person's character or standing.

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