Abfragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abfragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to query", "to retrieve" or "to request".

Essential properties of "abfragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abfragen
  • Simple past: fragte ab
  • Participle: abgefragt

See full conjugation of abfragen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abfragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To query or retrieve information or data"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer wird die Schüler morgen abfragen.The teacher will question the students tomorrow.
  2. Ich muss die Datenbank abfragen, um die Informationen zu erhalten.I need to query the database to get the information.
  3. Sie fragt die neuesten Statistiken ab.She queries the latest statistics.

2.) "To test or quiz someone's knowledge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer fragt die Vokabeln ab.The teacher quizzes the vocabulary.
  2. Sie fragt die Schüler regelmäßig ab.She quizzes the students regularly.
  3. Er fragt die wichtigsten Themen vor der Prüfung ab.He quizzes the most important topics before the exam.
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