J jebber New member Sep 27, 2009 #1 When is something/someone "named"? When is something/someone "called"? I never know which correct German verb to use.
When is something/someone "named"? When is something/someone "called"? I never know which correct German verb to use.
T The dark side New member Sep 27, 2009 #2 "Rufen" means to call out. It is also the verb for "to call on the telephone". "Heißen" is the verb to use for calling as in naming. However, in this sentence it would be far more natural to say simply "Fußball ist ein Sport".
"Rufen" means to call out. It is also the verb for "to call on the telephone". "Heißen" is the verb to use for calling as in naming. However, in this sentence it would be far more natural to say simply "Fußball ist ein Sport".
