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Rufen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Rufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "call", "shout" or "phone".
Essential properties of "rufen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: rufen
- Simple past: rief
- Participle: gerufen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "rufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To call out to someone or make a phone call"
- Definition: "To call someone loudly or make a phone call."
- Translation(s): call, shout, phone
- Synonym(s): Schreien, Anrufen
- Related word(s): Ruf, Anruf
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss meine Mutter rufen.
- Er rief um Hilfe.
- Sie rief ihren Freund am Telefon an.
2.) "To summon or invite"
- Definition: "To summon or invite someone to come."
- Translation(s): summon, call, invite
- Synonym(s): einladen, holen
- Related word(s): Einladung, Versammlung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Lehrer ruft die Schüler zur Ordnung.
- Wir rufen alle Mitglieder zur Versammlung.
- Er rief seine Freunde zur Party.
3.) "To appoint or designate to a position"
- Definition: "To appoint or designate someone to a position or job."
- Translation(s): appoint, call, designate
- Synonym(s): ernennen, bestellen
- Related word(s): Ernennung, Bestellung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Universität rief ihn zum Professor.
- Er wurde zum Direktor gerufen.
- Sie riefen ihn in den Vorstand.
4.) "To call emergency services"
- Definition: "To make a call to an emergency service."
- Translation(s): call, phone
- Synonym(s): alarmieren
- Related word(s): Notruf, Polizei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen die Polizei rufen.
- Er rief die Feuerwehr.
- Sie rief einen Krankenwagen.