Riefen:
Called:
Language note: 'Riefen' is past tense for 'rufen', meaning 'to call'.
Culture note: Calling is direct and authoritative, often suggests urgency or alert.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Riefen
[REE-fen]
called
To say something loudly or summon someone.
Sie riefen laut nach Hilfe.
They loudly called for help.
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