VERB
fragen/ˈfʁaːɡŋ̩/to ask; to enquire
fragen is a German verb that means to ask or to enquire. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fragte" and the past participle is "gefragt".
Definitions
1.to ask a question; to pose a query(general communication)
a.to ask someone for information
Ich möchte dich etwas fragen.—I would like to ask you something.
b.to enquire about something
Sie fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.—She asked about the way to the train station.
2.to ask for something; to request(request)
a.to ask for help, permission etc.
Er fragte seinen Chef um Erlaubnis.—He asked his boss for permission.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | frage |
| Present (du) | fragst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fragt |
| Preterite (ich) | fragte |
| Participle II | gefragt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fragte |
| Imperative (singular) | frag |
| Imperative (plural) | fragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fragen" mean in English?
- "fragen" means to ask or to enquire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fragen"?
- "fragen" is pronounced /ˈfʁaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fragen" is "gefragt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fragen" becomes "fragte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fragen"?
- "fragen" is a verb in German.
