The German verb "anrufen" means "to call (phone)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "anrufen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | rufe an |
| du | you (informal) | rufst an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ruft an |
| wir | we | rufen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ruft an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | rufen an |
Er ruft den Arzt an.
He is calling the doctor.
How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | rief an |
| du | you (informal) | riefst an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | rief an |
| wir | we | riefen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | rieft an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | riefen an |
Er rief den Arzt sofort an.
He called the doctor immediately.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe angerufen |
| du | you (informal) | hast angerufen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat angerufen |
| wir | we | haben angerufen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt angerufen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben angerufen |
Er hat die Firma angerufen.
He has called the company.
How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte angerufen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest angerufen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte angerufen |
| wir | we | hatten angerufen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet angerufen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten angerufen |
Er hatte sie angerufen.
He had called her.
How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde anrufen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst anrufen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird anrufen |
| wir | we | werden anrufen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet anrufen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden anrufen |
Er wird seine Mutter anrufen.
He will call his mother.
How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | rufe an |
| du | you (informal) | rufest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | rufe an |
| wir | we | rufen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | rufet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | rufen an |
Er sagt, er rufe sie an.
He says that he calls her.
How to Conjugate "anrufen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | riefe an |
| du | you (informal) | riefest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | riefe an |
| wir | we | riefen an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | riefet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | riefen an |
Er riefe die Firma heute an.
He would call the company today.
Frequently Asked Questions About "anrufen"
Is "anrufen" regular or irregular in German?
"Anrufen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "anrufen" mean in English?
The German verb "anrufen" means "to call (phone)" in English.
How do you conjugate "anrufen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → rufe an, du → rufst an, er/sie/es → ruft an, wir → rufen an, ihr → ruft an, sie/Sie → rufen an.
How many tenses does "anrufen" have in German?
"Anrufen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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