Anfordern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anfordern" is used as verb with the meaning of "request", "demand" or "apply for".

Essential properties of "anfordern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anfordern
  • Simple past: forderte an
  • Participle: angefordert

See full conjugation of anfordern

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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 "anfordern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To formally request (documents/information)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Unterlagen bei der Behörde anfordern.I need to request the documents from the authority.
  2. Der Kunde hat eine detaillierte Rechnung angefordert.The customer requested a detailed invoice.
  3. Bitte fordern Sie die fehlenden Informationen an.Please request the missing information.

2.) "To call for (help/assistance)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen sofort medizinische Hilfe anfordern.We must immediately call for medical help.
  2. Die Feuerwehr wurde zum Unfallort angefordert.The fire department was called to the accident site.
  3. Er hat Verstärkung angefordert, um die Situation zu kontrollieren.He requested reinforcements to control the situation.
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