How do you say "Call" in German?

"Call" in German is "Rufe". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Call’ in German

Q: What does "Rufe" mean in English?

"Rufe" means "Call" in English. Usage tip: This comes from separable [anrufen]. In a full sentence, the [an] moves to the end: [ich rufe heute einen Klempner an].

Rufe

ROO-fuh

[ROO-fuh]

💬 Usage Tip: This comes from separable [anrufen]. In a full sentence, the [an] moves to the end: [ich rufe heute einen Klempner an].

Phrase Breakdown

Rufe

[ROO-fuh]

call

First-person form of 'rufen' in a sentence like 'Ich rufe ... an' meaning 'I call' or 'I am calling.'

Example

Ich rufe heute wegen des kaputten Boilers an.

I’m calling today because of the broken boiler.

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