Erkundigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erkundigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to inquire", "to ask" or "to find out".

Essential properties of "erkundigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erkundigen
  • Simple past: erkundigte
  • Participle: erkundigt

See full conjugation of erkundigen

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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 "erkundigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To ask or inquire about something/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte mich nach den Öffnungszeiten erkundigen.I would like to inquire about the opening hours.
  2. Können Sie sich bitte beim Arzt erkundigen, wann er Zeit hat?Could you please ask the doctor when he has time?
  3. Er hat sich bei seinen Kollegen nach dem neuen Projekt erkundigt.He inquired with his colleagues about the new project.

2.) "To inquire or investigate a place/situation for information"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wissenschaftler erkundigen sich über die neue Spezies.The scientists are inquiring about the new species.
  2. Wir wollen die Umgebung erkundigen, bevor wir uns für ein Haus entscheiden.We want to find out about the surroundings before we decide on a house.
  3. Die Studenten erkundigen sich über die Möglichkeiten eines Auslandssemesters.The students are inquiring about the possibilities of a semester abroad.
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