German Conversation · Level 144
30 words
German word
hervorrufen
Pronunciation
IPA/hɛɐ̯ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁuːfn̩/
Meaning
- verbevoke
Example
Das Lied hat viele Gefühle hervorgerufen.
The song evoked many emotions.
More examples
Sein Kommentar kann eine lebhafte Diskussion hervorrufen.
His comment can spark a lively discussion.
Core concept
A feeling, reaction, or memory is called out from within and brought into awareness.
Common phrases
eine Reaktion hervorrufen
evoke a reaction
Widerspruch hervorrufen
provoke opposition
eine Diskussion hervorrufen
spark a discussion
Similar words
auslösen: Trigger a reaction or state through an outside event or stimulus.
erinnern: Make someone remember a person, event, or experience.
wecken: Awaken a feeling or interest that was already present within someone.
verursachen: Bring about a result or situation through an event or person's action.
Definition in German
hervorrufen bedeutet, bei jemandem Gefühle, Reaktionen oder Erinnerungen zu verursachen.
Word origin
The verb combines German hervor, meaning forth or out, with rufen, meaning call, and thus developed the sense of calling something forth.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, it becomes ruft ... hervor in a main clause, as in Das Lied ruft Gefühle hervor.