die Befragung
Translation
survey, poll, questioning, interrogation
Examples
Die Polizei führte eine Befragung durch.
The police conducted a questioning.
Die Ergebnisse der Befragung werden bald veröffentlicht.
The results of the survey will be published soon.
Grammar Patterns
eine Befragung ((zu+3)) durchführen to conduct a survey/questioning on sth. The police are conducting a questioning on the course of the accident.
Similar Words
Umfrage, Interview, Vernehmung, Verhör
Etymology
From the verb 'befragen' (to question). Composed of the prefix 'be-', the root 'fragen' (to ask), and the noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-fragen' as 'to ask about' something. The '-ung' suffix turns it into the act of asking, i.e., a 'survey' or 'questioning'.