This is the 2961st most frequent German word.
anruf
"Anruf" means "call" or "phone call" in English.
In this sentence, 'Anruf' refers to a telephone call, illustrating its common use in everyday communication.
Ich habe einen Anruf von meinem Freund erhalten.
I received a call from my friend.
Here, 'Anruf' is used again to denote a telephone call, emphasizing the time of occurrence.
Der Anruf kam mitten in der Nacht.
The call came in the middle of the night.
Usage of 'Anruf' in this context shows the act of managing or controlling a telephone call, more specifically its termination.