infrage kommen
to be considered
To be considered as an option, choice, or suitable person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Für die Stelle kommen mehrere Bewerber infrage.
Several applicants are being considered for the position.
infrage
in question
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Meanings
infrage stellen
to call into question
To doubt something or question its validity, correctness, or justification.
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Beweise stellen seine Aussage infrage.
The new evidence calls his statement into question.
infrage stehen
to be in doubt
To be uncertain or doubtful and therefore possibly not take place or apply.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des starken Regens steht das Konzert infrage.
The concert is in doubt because of the heavy rain.
Usage tips
Fixed combinations
'Infrage' (in question) is almost always used together with a verb. The verb indicates which meaning is intended: with 'kommen' (to be considered), it refers to a possibility; with 'stellen' (to call into question), it expresses doubt; and with 'stehen' (to be in doubt), it expresses uncertainty.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Aufgabe kommen drei Lösungen infrage.
Three solutions are being considered for this task.
Die neuen Zahlen stellen den bisherigen Plan infrage.
The new figures call the previous plan into question.
Ob die Reise stattfinden kann, steht infrage.
It is uncertain whether the trip can take place.
For someone or something
With 'infrage kommen' (to be considered), 'für' (for) followed by the accusative usually names the task, purpose, or person involved. The subject refers to the people or things that can be selected.
EXAMPLE
Für den Wettbewerb kommen nur erfahrene Teams infrage.
Only experienced teams are being considered for the competition.
Questioning something
'Etwas infrage stellen' (to call something into question) forms a fixed combination with an accusative object. The statement, decision, or rule being questioned appears as the object after 'stellen' (to call into question).
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung stellt die Sicherheit des Produkts infrage.
The investigation calls the product's safety into question.
Expressing uncertainty
With 'infrage stehen' (to be in doubt), the uncertain or possibly canceled event is usually the subject. The sentence often also includes a reason with 'wegen' (because of) or 'aufgrund' (due to).
EXAMPLE
Wegen der technischen Probleme steht der Flug infrage.
The flight is in doubt because of the technical problems.
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