Fragen
Example: Ich werde den Lehrer morgen nach dem Termin fragen.
Definition
"Fragen" means to ask a question or seek information from someone. It involves expressing a query or requesting an answer, as in the example phrase, where someone plans to ask the teacher about the appointment tomorrow.
Etymology
The German verb "fragen" comes from Old High German "fragan," which is related to the Old English "frǣgan," meaning to ask or inquire. Did you know that these words share roots with the Proto-Germanic *frāganan, highlighting a long history of human curiosity reflected in language?
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"Fragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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