German Word of the Day
fragen
FRAH-gen • verb — 9th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- Kann ich dich etwas fragen?
(Can I ask you something?) - Er hat den Lehrer nach dem Termin gefragt.
(He asked the teacher about the appointment.) - Frag einfach, wenn du etwas nicht weißt.
(Just ask if you don't know something.)
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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 basic verb for asking questions. Use 'jemanden fragen' + accusative to ask a person (e.g. Ich frage den Kollegen) and 'nach etwas fragen' + 'nach' + dative to ask about something (e.g. Ich frage nach dem Weg). For polite forms, use modal verbs or phrases like "Könnten Sie mir sagen..."; 'sich erkundigen' is more formal and often used for inquiries.
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