anrufen
to call (phone)
Separable prefix: an|rufen
A separable prefix verb (an + rufen). Takes Akkusativ: 'Ich rufe dich an'. Past participle: angerufen.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | rufe an |
| du | rufst an |
| er/sie/es | ruft an |
| wir | rufen an |
| ihr | ruft an |
| sie/Sie | rufen an |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | rief an |
| du | riefst an |
| er/sie/es | rief an |
| wir | riefen an |
| ihr | rieft an |
| sie/Sie | riefen an |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | angerufen |
z.B.: Ich habe angerufen
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| ruf an | ruft an | rufen Sie an |
Example Sentences
Ich rufe dich heute Abend an.
I'll call you this evening.
Hat jemand für mich angerufen?
Did someone call for me?
Usage Tips
Separable: 'Ich rufe dich morgen an'. In Perfekt: 'Ich habe dich angerufen' (ge- goes between prefix and verb).
Common Mistakes
Wrong participle: 'Ich habe dich gerufen an'
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