Fragen is the German verb meaning "to ask" (a question) or "to inquire." It is a regular verb typically used when seeking information or posing questions.
- Infinitive: fragen
- Meaning: to ask (a question), to inquire
- Usage: stellen (a question) = to ask, when used with Fragen it means to ask a question
Fragen means 'to ask (a question)' or 'to inquire.'
Conjugation: Present Tense (Präsens)
| Person | Conjugation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ich | frage | I ask |
| du | fragst | you ask (sing.) |
| er/sie/es | fragt | he/she/it asks |
| wir | fragen | we ask |
| ihr | fragt | you ask (pl.) |
| sie/Sie | fragen | they/You ask |
Fragen follows the regular -en verb pattern for the present tense.
The correct form is 'fragst.'
Present Tense Example
- Ich frage meinen Lehrer.
- (I ask my teacher.)
frage, fragst, fragt, fragen are correct for 'ich, du, er/sie/es/wir/...' respectively.
Separable/Non-Separable?
Fragen can be used as a separable verb prefix in nachfragen (to inquire further), but on its own, fragen is a straightforward, inseparable root verb.
- fragen = to ask (non-separable)
- nachfragen = to inquire (separable: ich frage... nach)
Common Usage and Expressions
- eine Frage stellen = to ask a question
- nach jemandem/etwas fragen = to ask about someone/something
- sich fragen = to wonder (reflexive)
eine Frage stellen, nach etwas fragen, and sich fragen are correct.
Example Sentences
- Er fragt nach dem Weg. (He asks for directions.)
- Wir fragen dich später. (We'll ask you later.)
- Stellt ihr eine Frage? (Are you asking a question?)
'fragen' is used correctly in contexts about asking or inquiring.
Conclusion
German verb fragen means to ask or to inquire and is used whenever questions are posed. It is a regular verb with straightforward conjugation.
- infinitive: fragen
- meaning: to ask (a question), to inquire
- regular conjugation, and can form expressions like eine Frage stellen or nach etwas fragen.
'fragen' is a regular verb.
The infinitive is 'fragen.'