VERB

anrufen/ˈanˌʁuːfn̩/to call; to phone; to ring (someone)

anrufen is a German verb that means to call, to phone, or to ring (someone). It is pronounced /ˈanˌʁuːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rief an" and the past participle is "angerufen".

Definitions

1.to contact someone by telephone(telecommunication)

a.to make a phone call to someone

Kannst du mich heute Abend anrufen?Can you call me this evening?

b.to reach someone by phone

Er hat versucht, seine Mutter anzurufen.He tried to call his mother.

Conjugation

Infinitiveanrufen
Present (ich)rufe an
Present (du)rufst an
Present (er/sie/es)ruft an
Preterite (ich)rief an
Participle IIangerufen
Konjunktiv II (ich)riefe an
Imperative (singular)ruf an
Imperative (plural)ruft an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "anrufen" mean in English?
"anrufen" means to call, to phone, or to ring (someone). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "anrufen"?
"anrufen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʁuːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "anrufen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "anrufen" is "angerufen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "anrufen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "anrufen" becomes "rief an" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "anrufen"?
"anrufen" is a verb in German.

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