rufen
to call, to shout
Pronunciation
/ˈʁuːfən/
Cultural Note
'Rufen' means to call out or shout. For calling on the phone, Germans use 'anrufen' (separable). 'Einen Krankenwagen rufen' (to call an ambulance) is an important emergency phrase.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie rief seinen Namen durch den Regen.
She called his name through the rain.
Ruf mich an, wenn du zu Hause bist!
Call me when you're home!
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