es geht das Gerücht um

there is a rumor going around

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there is a rumor going around An impersonal expression meaning that people are spreading or discussing a rumor. It is often followed by „dass“ or a subordinate clause: „Es geht das Gerücht um, dass ...“

GE: Es geht das Gerücht um, dass sie nächstes Jahr heiraten.

EN: There is a rumor going around that they are getting married next year.

Es geht das Gerücht um, der Tom hätte die Maria ganz gern.

There’s a rumor going around that Tom is rather fond of Maria.

Es geht das Gerücht um, er habe dich gern.

Rumor has it that he likes you.

Es geht das Gerücht um, daß Hannes und Susi heiraten wollen.

There is a rumor that Hannes and Susi want to get married.

Es geht das Gerücht um, du habest Tom gestern Abend geküsst.

There’s a rumor going around that you kissed Tom last night.

Es geht das Gerücht um, Tom und Maria seien wieder befreundet.

There is a rumor that Tom and Maria are friends again.