die Interpellation
Translation
interpellation, formal questioning
Examples
Die Opposition reichte eine Interpellation ein.
The opposition submitted an interpellation.
Die Interpellation betraf die neuen Steuergesetze.
The interpellation concerned the new tax laws.
Grammar Patterns
to submit an interpellation (eine Interpellation einreichen) The opposition party will submit an interpellation.
Similar Words
Anfrage (inquiry), Frage (question)
Etymology
From Latin 'interpellare' (to interrupt, to question), from 'inter-' (between) + 'pellare' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of a politician 'inter'-rupting a session to 'pell' (call out) a question. It's a formal interruption to ask something.