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anrufen.

to call, to ring (by telephone or similar technology)

7 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈʔanʁuːfɱ̩][ˈʔanʁuːfən]
  1. to call, to ring (by telephone or similar technology)

    class-7 · intransitive · strong · transitive
    Ich habe ihn gerade angerufen.
    Ich habe gestern beim Arzt angerufen und einen Termin ausgemacht.
  2. to call on (someone, e.g. a divine being); to appeal to; to call upon

    class-7 · literary · strong · transitive
Where this word comes from

From an- + rufen (“to call, to shout”).

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