infrage
Translation
into question
Examples
Er stellt meine Entscheidung infrage.
He is questioning my decision.
Das kommt für uns nicht infrage.
That is out of the question for us.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) infrage stellen to call sth. into question He calls the whole plan into question.
infrage kommen to be an option, to be considered Another solution is out of the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zweifelhaft (doubtful), fraglich (questionable)
Etymology
A compound of 'in' (in) and 'Frage' (question). Literally means 'in question'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two key phrases: 'infrage stellen' (to call into question) and 'infrage kommen' (to be an option/come into question).