German Word of the Day
fragen
/FRAH-gen/ • verb — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Ich frage den Lehrer.
(I ask the teacher.) - Kann ich dich etwas fragen?
(Can I ask you something?) - Sie fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.
(She asked for directions to the station.)
Synonyms
- nachfragen
- anfragen
Use fragen to request information or pose questions. Common patterns: someone fragen (ask someone) and nach etwas fragen (ask about something). For formal written inquiries, anfragen is often used; nachfragen implies asking again or following up.
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