Die Befragung
Example: Die Befragung der Zeugen half bei der Aufklärung des Falls.
Definition
"die Befragung" refers to the process of questioning or interviewing individuals, typically to gather information or clarify facts, as in security contexts. It involves systematically asking witnesses or suspects relevant questions to aid in investigation or decision-making.
Etymology
The word "die Befragung" comes from the German verb "befragen," meaning to question or interrogate. It combines the prefix "be-" (which often indicates an action directed at something) with "fragen," meaning to ask. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically denote formal or systematic questioning, especially in legal or security settings.
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"Die Befragung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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