berufen
/bəˈʁuːfn̩/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- beruft
- past
- berief
- perfect
- hat berufen
Meaning
-
to appoint; (sich) to refer to
Similar words
Berufen is to appoint someone to a position; nominieren is to nominate someone as a candidate, before any appointment happens.
Practice
1 What does berufen mean?
to appoint; (sich) to refer to
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ sich auf das Gesetz.
Full sentence: Er beruft sich auf das Gesetz. (He refers to the law.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches berufen?
berufen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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