Verb

nach|fragen

Translation

to inquire, to ask, to check back

Ich muss bei meinem Chef nachfragen.

I have to ask my boss.

Frag doch mal nach, wann der Zug ankommt.

Why don't you ask when the train arrives.

((with sb.)) to inquire/ask (with sb.) I will inquire at the reception.

((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to ask (sb.) (about sth.) He asked the teacher about the homework.

Synonyms: sich erkundigen, nachhaken; Antonyms: antworten

From the prefix 'nach-' (after) and 'fragen' (to ask). It implies asking after something for more information.

You 'fragen' (ask) a question, but don't get a clear answer, so you have to go 'nach' (after) them and ask again.