German Word of the Day
anrufen
an-RUF-en • verb — 20th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to call someone on the phone; to telephone someone
Examples
- Ich rufe dich später an.
(I'll call you later.) - Er hat seine Mutter gestern angerufen.
(He called his mother yesterday.) - Kannst du mich anrufen, wenn du fertig bist?
(Can you call me when you're finished?)
Synonyms
- telefonieren
- anpiepsen
Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | rufe an | rief an |
| du | rufst an | riefst an |
| er/sie/es | ruft an | rief an |
| wir | rufen an | riefen an |
| ihr | ruft an | rieft an |
| sie/Sie | rufen an | riefen an |
Anrufen is used specifically for calling someone by phone. It is a separable-prefix verb: in the present tense the prefix 'an' moves to the end (Ich rufe an). The past participle is 'angerufen' (hat angerufen). 'Telefonieren' can be used more generally for talking on the phone, while 'anpiepsen' is colloquial (to page or give a quick call).
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