VERB
rufen/ˈʁuːfn̩/to call; to shout; to summon
rufen is a German verb that means to call, to shout, or to summon. It is pronounced /ˈʁuːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rief" and the past participle is "gerufen".
Definitions
1.to call (especially loudly to attract attention, vocally)(communication)
a.to call out to someone (vocally)
Er rief ihren Namen, aber sie hörte ihn nicht.—He called her name, but she didn't hear him.
2.to summon or send for someone (often with authorities or services)(summoning)
a.to call for help or to call someone to a place
Wir müssen einen Arzt rufen.—We have to call a doctor.
3.to call (by phone, in compounds)(telephone/communication)
a.to call someone (on the phone, in compounds such as 'anrufen')
Kannst du mich später anrufen?—Can you call me later?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rufe |
| Present (du) | rufst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ruft |
| Preterite (ich) | rief |
| Participle II | gerufen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | riefe |
| Imperative (singular) | rufe |
| Imperative (plural) | ruft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rufen" mean in English?
- "rufen" means to call, to shout, or to summon. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rufen"?
- "rufen" is pronounced /ˈʁuːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rufen" is "gerufen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "rufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rufen" becomes "rief" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rufen"?
- "rufen" is a verb in German.
