nach|haken
Translation
to follow up, to ask again, to probe
Examples
Ich muss da noch einmal nachhaken.
I have to follow up on that again.
Der Reporter hakte bei dem Politiker nach.
The reporter probed the politician.
Grammar Patterns
to follow up ((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) The reporter followed up with the minister about the new tax.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachfragen, insistieren
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after, again) and 'haken' (to hook). Literally 'to hook again', implying persistence in questioning.
Memory Tips
Picture a reporter using a 'hook' (Haken) to pull more information out 'after' (nach) the initial answer.