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anrufen
/ˈanˌʁuːfn̩/
to call
Ich rufe dich später an.
I'll call you later.
general
To make a phone call to someone
Kannst du bitte deine Mutter anrufen?
Can you please call your mother?
The verb 'anrufen' is separable, meaning the prefix 'an-' can be separated from the verb stem in certain grammatical constructions.
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Separable Prefix
Remember that 'anrufen' is a separable verb. In the infinitive, it is written as one word, but in the past participle, the prefix 'an-' is separated: 'Ich habe dich angerufen.' (I called you.)
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Common Usage
'Anrufen' is the most common way to say 'to call' someone in German. It is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'an-' (to) and the verb 'rufen' (to call). The separable prefix indicates direction or initiation of the action.
Usage Notes
In German, 'anrufen' is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to making a phone call. It is a separable verb, meaning the prefix 'an-' can be separated from the verb stem in certain grammatical constructions, such as in the past participle ('angerufen').
Word Breakdown
an-
to, toward
prefixrufen
to call
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