Verb

an|fragen

Translation

to inquire, to request, to ask

Ich möchte anfragen, ob der Termin noch frei ist.

I would like to inquire if the appointment is still available.

Wir haben bei der Firma wegen der Stelle angefragt.

We inquired with the company about the position.

((bei+3)) ((nach+3)) to inquire with (sb./sth.) about (sth.) We inquired with the company about the price.

Synonyms: nachfragen, sich erkundigen; Antonyms: antworten, beantworten

From the prefix 'an-' (at, to) and 'fragen' (to ask). Literally 'to ask at' or 'to ask to'.

Think of 'asking at' a specific place or person for information. The 'an-' prefix directs the question.