Auffordern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auffordern" is used as verb with the meaning of "ask", "demand" or "request".

Essential properties of "auffordern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: auffordern
  • Simple past: forderte auf
  • Participle: aufgefordert

See full conjugation of auffordern

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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 "auffordern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To request or demand someone to do something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, ihre Hausaufgaben abzugeben.The teacher asked the students to hand in their homework.
  2. Die Polizei forderte den Fahrer auf, seinen Führerschein zu zeigen.The police demanded the driver to show his license.
  3. Ich fordere Sie auf, sofort das Gebäude zu verlassen.I demand you to leave the building immediately.

2.) "To invite or encourage participation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er forderte sie zum Tanz auf.He invited her to dance.
  2. Der Gastgeber forderte die Gäste auf, sich am Buffet zu bedienen.The host encouraged the guests to help themselves at the buffet.
  3. Die Band forderte das Publikum auf, mitzusingen.The band encouraged the audience to sing along.
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