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How do you say "to call out" in German?
rufen
In German, "to call out" is rufen.
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Pronunciation
ROO-fen. Long 'u', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense rief, past participle gerufen. Takes the accusative object or infinitive.
Example sentence
Der Lehrer ruft die Namen auf.
The teacher calls out the names.
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How to remember rufen
Rufen is calling out to get someone's attention. Think of a voice calling from a distance.
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Questions about rufen
How do you say "to call out" in German?
In German, "to call out" is rufen. It is a noun.
How is rufen written in German?
rufen is written using the standard German script.
How is rufen used in a sentence?
Use rufen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Lehrer ruft die Namen auf. (The teacher calls out the names.).
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