English–German

“evoke” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛɐ̯ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁuːfn̩/

Example

Das Lied hat viele Gefühle hervorgerufen.

The song evoked many emotions.

Illustration for hervorrufen (evoke)

How to say “evoke” in German

“Evoke” in German is hervorrufen.

A feeling, reaction, or memory is called out from within and brought into awareness.

Full entry for hervorrufen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hervorrufen

Sein Kommentar kann eine lebhafte Diskussion hervorrufen.

His comment can spark a lively discussion.

Tips for using hervorrufen

  • As a separable verb, it becomes ruft ... hervor in a main clause, as in Das Lied ruft Gefühle hervor.

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