Dutch Word of the Day
vragen
/VRAA-ghen/ • verb — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question) or to request something
Examples
- Mag ik je iets vragen?
(May I ask you something?) - Hij vroeg de weg naar het station.
(He asked for directions to the station.) - Als je hulp nodig hebt, moet je het vragen.
(If you need help, you should ask for it.)
Synonyms
- informeren
- navragen
Vragen is the common verb for asking questions or requesting things. Use it for direct questions (Mag ik je iets vragen?), for asking information (iemand iets vragen), and in phrases like 'vragen om' (to request). Note irregular past forms: vroeg (past) and gevraagd (past participle).
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