Anruf
/ˈanˌʁuːf/noun★Intermediate
informal
A phone call; the act of calling someone by phone.
Ich habe einen Anruf von meiner Mutter erhalten.
I received a phone call from my mother.
Kannst du den Anruf bitte annehmen?
Can you please take the call?
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The word 'Anruf' is a masculine noun in German and always capitalized.
Collocations
einen Anruf erhaltento receive a calleinen Anruf tätigento make a calleinen Anruf annehmento take a call
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Related Phrases
einen Anruf verpassenphrase
to miss a call
einen Anruf entgegennehmenphrase
to answer a call
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Anruf' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender
The word 'Anruf' is masculine, so use 'der' as the definite article.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'anrufen' (to call), combining the prefix 'an-' (to) and 'rufen' (to call).
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Anruf' is commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to phone calls, both incoming and outgoing. It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Word Breakdown
an-
to, toward
prefixRuf
call
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026DE → EN