zurückrufen /tsuːrˈʏkɾˌuːfən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "call back".

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Source term
call back
Translation
zurückrufen
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form zurückrufen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + zurückrufen
Examples
Sie ruft in fünf Minuten zurück.
Tip
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Example Sentences

Sie ruft in fünf Minuten zurück.

English: She will call back in five minutes.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Ich habe ihn nach dem Mittagessen zurückgerufen.

English: I called him back after lunch.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Bitte rufen Sie mich zurück, wenn Sie Zeit haben.

English: Please call me back when you have time.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Ich werde dich zurückrufen, wenn ich deine Nachricht bekomme.

English: I will call you back when I get your message.

B1 · Communication and Expression

Ich rufe nach dem Treffen zurück.

English: I will call back after the meeting.

B1 · Communication And Expression

Bitte rufen Sie später zurück, wenn ich frei bin.

English: Please call back later when I'm free.

B1 · Communication And Expression

Sie hat vergessen, ihre Freundin zurückzurufen.

English: She forgot to call back her friend.

B1 · Communication And Expression

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