Verb

fragen

Translation

to ask, to question, to inquire

Ich habe ihn nach dem Weg gefragt.

I asked him the way.

Er hat gefragt, ob du Zeit hast.

He asked if you have time.

Diese Handys sind gerade sehr gefragt.

These cell phones are in high demand right now.

((j-n)) ((et4)) to ask sb. sth. I'm asking you something.

((j-n)) ((nach+3)) to ask sb. about sth. She is asking him about his work.

((j-n)) ((ob ...)) to ask sb. if ... Ask him if he is coming along.

Synonyms: sich erkundigen (to inquire); Antonyms: antworten (to answer).

From Proto-Germanic '*frēgnaną'. Cognate with the archaic English word 'frain'.

The verb 'fragen' is for asking a 'Frage' (question). Link the two words together.