Angerufenen

Angerufenen is a German noun used to refer to the people who have been called, typically the recipient of a telephone call or a formal summons. It is formed from the verb anrufen (to call) and the past participle angerufen, with nominalization to denote the individuals who have been called. The standard singular forms are der Angerufene (masculine) and die Angerufene (feminine), while the plural is die Angerufenen.

Usage and contexts: In everyday language, the term is uncommon; speakers usually use more precise phrases such as die angerufenen Personen or simply the person who has been called. In telecommunication, Angerufene designates the person who receives a call. In legal or official texts, the term may appear to designate a person summoned to appear or respond in a procedure, though more specific labels (for example Zeuge or Angeklagte) are typical depending on jurisdiction and document style.

Etymology and classification: Angerufenen is a nominalized participle derived from the verb anrufen. It exemplifies a class of German nouns formed from verbs to denote people associated with a particular action (being called, in this case). Its exact acceptability can vary by register; some dictionaries recognize it as legitimate but prefer more common or context-specific terms in formal writing.

See also: Der Angerufene, die Angerufenen, related nominalizations from verbs such as anrufen.