Verb

an|rufen

Translation

to call (on the phone), to phone, to ring

Ich rufe dich später an.

I'll call you later.

Kannst du bitte den Arzt anrufen?

Can you please call the doctor?

Er hat gestern bei mir angerufen.

He called me yesterday.

((sb.)) to call (sb.) I'm calling my girlfriend.

((at a place)) to call (at a place) I'm calling the company.

Synonyms: telefonieren (mit)

A separable verb from 'an-' (at, to) and 'rufen' (to call). Literally 'to call at/to' someone.

Remember it's separable, so the 'an' prefix goes to the end of the clause: 'Ich rufe dich an.'