Mundpropaganda

word of mouth

noun MOONT-pro-pah-gan-dah Rare

Usage Note

Mundpropaganda is the informal spreading of information or recommendations by word of mouth; durch Mundpropaganda bekannt werden means to become known through word of mouth. Widely used in marketing and everyday speech.

Examples

"Das Restaurant wurde vor allem durch Mundpropaganda bekannt."

Natural Translation

The restaurant became known mainly through word of mouth.

Literal Translation

The restaurant became known mainly through mouth-propaganda.

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