bellen

bellen

To call (by phone).

Here, 'bellen' means 'to call', referring to making a telephone call.

Ik ga mijn vriend bellen om hem over het feestje te vertellen.

I am going to call my friend to tell him about the party.

In this sentence, 'bellen' implies ringing a doorbell.

De kinderen belden aan bij het huis om snoep te vragen.

The children rang the doorbell at the house to ask for candy.

Here, 'bellen' indicates on-going telephonic communication.

Tijdens het concert hoorde je overal mensen bellen met hun telefoon.

During the concert, you could hear people calling everywhere with their phones.