ab|fragen
Translation
to test, to query, to quiz, to poll
Examples
Der Lehrer fragt die Vokabeln ab.
The teacher quizzes the vocabulary.
Das System fragt die Daten ab.
The system queries the data.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((et4)) abfragen to quiz (sb.) on (sth.) The teacher is quizzing the student on the vocabulary.
((et4)) abfragen to query (sth.) The program queries the database.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prüfen (to check), ausfragen (to question), verhören (to interrogate)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, completion) and 'fragen' (to ask). The idea is asking questions off a list to check knowledge.
Memory Tips
Imagine a teacher asking questions 'ab' (off) a checklist to quiz a student.