telefonieren
to talk on the phone
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/telefoˈniːʁən/
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Cultural Note
In everyday German, 'telefonieren' is common for phone calls, while 'anrufen' focuses more on calling someone.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich telefoniere jeden Sonntag mit meinen Eltern.
I talk on the phone with my parents every Sunday.
Kannst du später mit mir telefonieren?
Can you talk on the phone with me later?