die Enquete
Translation
inquiry, survey, commission of inquiry
Examples
Die Regierung hat eine Enquete eingesetzt.
The government has set up an inquiry.
Die Enquete-Kommission legt ihren Bericht vor.
The commission of inquiry is presenting its report.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Enquete)) einsetzen to set up an inquiry The government has set up an inquiry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untersuchung, Umfrage, Befragung
Etymology
From French 'enquête' (inquiry), which comes from Latin 'inquirere' (to inquire).
Memory Tips
It's a direct loanword from French 'enquête'. If you know the French word, you know the German one. It's often used in a political or parliamentary context.