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Befragen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Befragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "question", "interrogate" or "ask".
Essential properties of "befragen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: befragen
- Simple past: befragte
- Participle: befragt
regulartransitive
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 "befragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To question someone for information"
- Definition: "To ask someone questions to obtain information or knowledge about something."
- Translation(s): question, interrogate, ask, inquire
- Synonym(s): ausfragen, interviewen, verhören
- Antonym(s): antworten
- Related word(s): fragen, nachfragen, abfragen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei wird die Zeugen befragen.
- Wir müssen die Kunden zu ihrer Zufriedenheit befragen.
- Der Journalist wird den Politiker über seine Pläne befragen.
2.) "To consult someone for their opinion or advice"
- Definition: "To consult someone to obtain their opinion or advice on a topic."
- Translation(s): consult, ask for advice, seek opinion
- Synonym(s): konsultieren, um Rat fragen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): beraten, sich erkundigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir sollten einen Experten zu diesem Thema befragen.
- Bevor du eine Entscheidung triffst, solltest du deine Eltern befragen.
- Der Arzt wird einen Spezialisten befragen, um eine zweite Meinung einzuholen.