rufen
Translation
to call, to shout
Examples
Die Mutter ruft die Kinder.
The mother calls the children.
Er ruft laut um Hilfe.
He is shouting loudly for help.
Ich rufe ein Taxi für dich.
I'll call a taxi for you.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) rufen to call (sb.) The mother calls the child.
((nach+3)) rufen to call for (sb./sth.) He calls for the doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schreien (to scream); Related: anrufen (to phone)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ruofan', related to the English word 'roar'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone shouting from the 'roof' (sounds similar to 'ruf').