Die Umfrage
Example: Die Umfrage zeigt, dass viele Menschen zufrieden sind.
Definition
"Die Umfrage" refers to a survey or poll conducted to gather information or opinions from a group of people. It is often used to assess public sentiment, preferences, or behaviors, as in the example phrase where the survey shows that many people are satisfied.
Etymology
The word "die Umfrage" comes from the German prefix 'um-' meaning 'around' and 'Frage' meaning 'question'. Together, they convey the idea of asking questions around a group, which perfectly fits the concept of a survey. Did you know that 'Frage' itself originates from the Old High German 'frāga', meaning a question or inquiry?
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"Die Umfrage" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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