VERB
fragen/ˈfʁaːɡŋ̩/to ask; to inquire
fragen is a German verb that means to ask or to inquire. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fragte" and the past participle is "gefragt".
Definitions
1.to seek information by addressing someone with a question(communication)
a.to request an answer or information
Er fragt, wie spät es ist.—He asks what time it is.
b.to inquire about something specifically
Sie fragt nach dem Weg.—She asks for directions.
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 inquire. 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.
