Die Frage
Example: Die Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens beschäftigt viele Menschen.
Definition
"Die Frage" refers to a question or inquiry that seeks information, clarification, or an answer. It is commonly used to express curiosity or to investigate a particular topic, such as in the example phrase, where it concerns the meaning of life.
Etymology
The word "die Frage" comes from the German verb 'fragen,' which means 'to ask.' The noun form evolved to signify the act or content of asking. Interestingly, the root traces back to the Old High German 'frāga,' showing a long tradition of questioning in the language.
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"Die Frage" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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