aus|rufen
Translation
proclaimed, declared, called out, announced
Examples
Der Notstand wurde ausgerufen.
A state of emergency was declared.
Der Gewinner des Wettbewerbs wurde ausgerufen.
The winner of the competition was announced.
Er hat meinen Namen ausgerufen.
He called out my name.
Grammar Patterns
to proclaim/declare ((sth.)) to proclaim/declare ((sth.)) The president declared a state of emergency.
to call out ((sb.)) to call out ((sb.)) The teacher called out the student's name.
Similar Words
verkündet (announced), proklamiert (proclaimed), bekannt gegeben (made known)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'rufen' (to call, to shout). Literally 'to call out' or 'to shout out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a town crier 'calling out' (ausrufen) the news to the public.