German word

Anruf

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʁuːf/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncall

Example

Ich habe einen Anruf bekommen.

I got a call.

Illustration for Anruf (call)

More examples

Der Anruf kam aus dem Ausland.

The call came from abroad.

Core concept

A call arriving as a ring, a notification, or a summons to respond.

Common phrases

  • einen Anruf erhalten

    receive a call

  • einen Anruf annehmen

    answer a call

  • einen Anruf tätigen

    make a call

Similar words

Telefonat: A connected conversation held over the telephone.
Anrufer: The person who makes a phone call.
Rückruf: A call made later to someone who could not be reached earlier.
Telefonnummer: A sequence of digits used to identify the recipient of a call.

Definition in German

Ein Anruf bezeichnet das Klingeln oder die Mitteilung per Telefon, dass jemand angerufen worden ist oder anruft.

Word origin

Anruf is a noun formed from anrufen, combining an- with rufen, an inherited Germanic verb meaning 'to call' or 'to cry out'.

Usage tips

  • Anruf is masculine, so the common forms are der Anruf, einen Anruf, and die Anrufe.

Other meanings

  • incoming callnoun

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