anrufen
/ˈanˌʁuːfn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- ruft an
- past
- rief an
- perfect
- hat angerufen
Meaning
-
to call, to phone (someone)
Unlike aufhören, this separable-prefix verb stays fully transparent: an ("at, to") + rufen ("to call, to shout") really does mean "to call to" someone.
Made of
- an at, to
- rufen to call, to shout
Similar words
anrufen takes a direct object — you call someone ("jemanden anrufen"). telefonieren describes the general activity of being on the phone, often with no object at all: "Ich telefoniere gerade" (I'm on the phone right now).
Practice
1 What does anrufen mean?
to call, to phone (someone)
2 Fill the gap: Ruf mich heute Abend ___.
Full sentence: Ruf mich heute Abend an. (Call me this evening.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anrufen?
anrufen: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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