Translation of German word "fragen" to English
fragen
/ˈfaːɡn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo request or petition. To request (information, or an answer to a question).
How to use
The weak verb fragen ('to ask / question') conjugates regularly: ich frage, du fragst, er fragt, hat gefragt. Unlike in Russian or Polish, the person asked is in the accusative case (Ich frage dich — I ask you). The topic asked about is introduced by the preposition nach + dative case (Er fragt nach dem Weg — He asks for directions).
🇬🇧 English
to ask
Example
Ich wusste die Antwort nicht, also fragte ich.
I didn't know the answer, so I asked.
Ich werde diese Dame nach dem Weg fragen.
I'll ask this lady for directions.
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Common phrases
- nach dem Weg fragen— to ask for directions
- um Rat fragen— to ask for advice
- Darf ich etwas fragen?— May I ask something?
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
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Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #177 in German
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The German word "fragen" is defined as: "To request or petition. To request (information, or an answer to a question)."
What does the German word "fragen" mean?▼
The German word "fragen" means "to ask" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich frage dich, ob du müde bist." (which translates as "I didn't know the answer, so I asked.").
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