VERB
erkundigen/ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndɪɡŋ̍/to inquire; to ask; to make inquiries
erkundigen is a German verb that means to inquire, to ask, or to make inquiries. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndɪɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erkundigte" and the past participle is "erkundigt".
Definitions
1.to ask for information or inquire about something(information seeking)
a.to seek information (about something/someone), usually with 'sich' and 'nach'
Ich habe mich nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof erkundigt.—I asked for directions to the train station.
b.to inquire about someone's well-being or situation
Sie erkundigte sich nach seinem Befinden.—She inquired about his well-being.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erkundigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erkundige |
| Present (du) | erkundigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erkundigt |
| Preterite (ich) | erkundigte |
| Participle II | erkundigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erkundigte |
| Imperative (singular) | erkundige |
| Imperative (plural) | erkundigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erkundigen" mean in English?
- "erkundigen" means to inquire, to ask, or to make inquiries. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erkundigen"?
- "erkundigen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndɪɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erkundigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erkundigen" is "erkundigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erkundigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erkundigen" becomes "erkundigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erkundigen"?
- "erkundigen" is a verb in German.
