German VERB B1 Rank 10819

anfragen

to inquire

anfragen – fragte an – hat angefragt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry anfragen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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anfragen vs fragen

to ask

Fragen is the general form used to obtain information. Anfragen sounds more formal and is often used with a company or institution, especially in writing. Use fragen for a direct, everyday question; for a polite, formal inquiry, anfragen is more appropriate.

Visual example for fragen
anfragen

Ich frage beim Hotel schriftlich an, ob am Wochenende ein Zimmer frei ist.

I write to the hotel to inquire whether a room is available for the weekend.

fragen

Ich frage an der Rezeption, ob am Wochenende ein Zimmer frei ist.

I ask at the front desk whether a room is available for the weekend.

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