erfragen
Translation
to inquire, to ask for, to find out by asking
Examples
Ich muss die genaue Uhrzeit erfragen.
I have to ask for the exact time.
Die gewünschten Informationen wurden erfragt.
The requested information was inquired about.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to inquire about (sth.) Can you please inquire about the price?
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to inquire about (sth.) from (sb./sth.) He is inquiring about the details from the organizer.
Similar Words
nachfragen, sich erkundigen, herausfinden
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (denoting achievement through an action) and the verb 'fragen' (to ask). It means 'to obtain by asking'.
Memory Tips
'Fragen' is just the act of asking, while 'erfragen' implies that you successfully received the information you asked for.