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 produce a loud sound with the voice to attract attention(sound/voice)
a.to call or shout to someone
Er ruft seinen Freund über die Straße.—He calls to his friend across the street.
b.to call out something loudly
Sie ruft laut seinen Namen.—She shouts his name loudly.
2.to summon or ask someone to come(summon)
a.to call someone to come
Der Arzt ruft die nächste Patientin ins Zimmer.—The doctor calls the next patient into the room.
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.
