rufen
Translation
to call, to shout
Examples
Kannst du bitte den Arzt rufen?
Can you please call the doctor?
Er rief laut um Hilfe.
He shouted loudly for help.
Sie rief seinen Namen.
She called his name.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to call (sb.) I'll call you.
((nach+3)) to call for (sb./sth.) She is calling for her mother.
((um+4)) to call for (sth.) He is calling for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schreien (to scream), brüllen (to roar); Antonym: flüstern (to whisper)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ruofan'. Cognate with English 'to roar' (though the meaning has diverged) and Dutch 'roepen'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone on a 'roof' 'rufen'-ing (calling) down to people below.