Hinterfragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinterfragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to question", "to scrutinize" or "to critically examine".

Essential properties of "hinterfragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hinterfragen
  • Simple past: hinterfragte
  • Participle: hinterfragt

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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 "hinterfragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To question critically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist wichtig, die Informationen zu hinterfragen.It is important to question the information.
  2. Wir sollten die Motive des Unternehmens hinterfragen.We should question the company's motives.
  3. Er neigt dazu, alles zu hinterfragen.He tends to question everything.
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