VERB
berufen/bəˈʁuːfn̩/to appoint; to call; to summon
berufen is a German verb that means to appoint, to call, or to summon. It is pronounced /bəˈʁuːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "berief" and the past participle is "berufen".
Definitions
1.to appoint someone to an office or position(formal employment, official duties)
a.to officially designate someone for a post
Sie wurde zur Professorin an der Universität berufen.—She was appointed as a professor at the university.
2.to convene or summon (a meeting, body)(formal gathering, summoning)
a.to officially call a meeting or assembly
Der Vorstand berief eine außerordentliche Sitzung ein.—The board convened an extraordinary meeting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | berufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | berufe |
| Present (du) | berufst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beruft |
| Preterite (ich) | berief |
| Participle II | berufen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beriefe |
| Imperative (singular) | beruf |
| Imperative (plural) | beruft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "berufen" mean in English?
- "berufen" means to appoint, to call, or to summon. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "berufen"?
- "berufen" is pronounced /bəˈʁuːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "berufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "berufen" is "berufen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "berufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "berufen" becomes "berief" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "berufen"?
- "berufen" is a verb in German.
