fragen

Meaning and Usage

"Fragen" means "to ask" in English. It involves requesting information or clarification from someone by putting a question forward.

Linguistic Analysis

"Fragen" is a verb and has its roots in the Middle High German word "vragen."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "fragen" is similar to the English word "to ask" in both meaning and usage.

Example Sentences

• Ich möchte dich etwas fragen. (I want to ask you something.)
• Er fragte sie nach dem Weg. (He asked her for directions.)

Memory Tips

Think of "fragen" as "to ask" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: die Frage (question), nachfragen (to inquire), Anfrage (inquiry)

Conjugation:

• Ich frage (I ask)
• Du fragst (you ask)
• Er/sie/es fragt (he/she/it asks)
• Wir fragen (we ask)
• Ihr fragt (you ask pl.)
• Sie fragen (they ask)