fragen

to ask

Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈfʁaːɡən/

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Cultural Note

Germans value directness, so 'fragen' is used openly without excessive hedging. The marriage proposal phrase 'Willst du mich heiraten?' is preceded by asking ('fragen') in storytelling.

📝 Example Sentences

Darf ich dich etwas fragen?

May I ask you something?

Er hat sie gefragt, ob sie ihn heiraten will.

He asked her if she would marry him.

#essential #communication

Related Words

antworten

to answer, to reply

Verb

bitten

to ask (for), to request

Verb

erzählen

to tell, to narrate

Verb

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