Fragen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to ask", "to inquire" or "to wonder".
Essential properties of "fragen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: fragen
- Simple past: fragte
- Participle: gefragt
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 "fragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To ask a question"
- Definition: "To ask someone a question."
- Translation(s): to ask, to inquire
- Synonym(s): anfragen, ersuchen
- Antonym(s): antworten
- Related word(s): die Frage, der Fragesteller
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte dich etwas fragen.
- Er hat mich nach dem Weg gefragt.
- Kann ich dich etwas fragen?
2.) "To show interest or wonder"
- Definition: "To be interested in something or someone."
- Translation(s): to wonder, to be interested, to ask about
- Synonym(s): sich erkundigen
- Related word(s): die Anfrage, das Interesse
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er fragt sich, ob das stimmt.
- Sie hat nach dir gefragt.
- Ich frage mich, warum das passiert ist.
3.) "To request something"
- Definition: "To request or ask for something."
- Translation(s): to ask for, to request, to solicit
- Synonym(s): bitten, verlangen
- Antonym(s): geben
- Related word(s): die Bitte, das Verlangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat um Hilfe gefragt.
- Ich frage nach mehr Informationen.
- Sie fragt nach einem Gefallen.
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