German Word of the Day
fragen
FRAH-gen • verb — 31st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Ich möchte dich etwas fragen.
(I would like to ask you something.) - Darf ich Sie kurz etwas fragen?
(May I quickly ask you something?) - Er hat mich nach dem Weg gefragt.
(He asked me for directions.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | frage | fragte |
| du | fragst | fragtest |
| er/sie/es | fragt | fragte |
| wir | fragen | fragten |
| ihr | fragt | fragtet |
| sie/Sie | fragen | fragten |
Fragen is the standard verb for asking questions or inquiring. Use it with a direct object or with 'nach' to ask about something (fragen + nach). It's common in both formal and informal contexts: 'Kann ich dich etwas fragen?' (informal) or 'Darf ich Sie etwas fragen?' (formal). Conjugation example: ich frage, du fragst, er/sie fragt.
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