demand / inquiry
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demand
In economics, the amount of goods or services that buyers want to purchase at a certain price.
Die Nachfrage nach Elektroautos ist in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen.
Demand for electric cars has risen sharply in recent years.
inquiry
A formal question or inquiry made in order to obtain information.
Auf Nachfrage teilte das Unternehmen mit, dass es keine weiteren Entlassungen geben wird.
In response to an inquiry, the company stated that there would be no further layoffs.
The word 'Nachfrage' (demand / inquiry) is made up of the preposition 'nach' (after/for) and the noun 'Frage' (question). It literally describes asking for something, that is, buyers' interest in a product or service.
Die Nachfrage nach neuen Smartphones ist vor Weihnachten besonders hoch.
Demand for new smartphones is especially high before Christmas.
To express what is in demand, you use the preposition 'nach' followed by the dative. So the fixed combination is 'die Nachfrage nach etwas' (the demand for something).
Es gibt eine hohe Nachfrage nach bezahlbarem Wohnraum in der Stadt.
There is high demand for affordable housing in the city.
In an economic context, 'Nachfrage' (demand) is often combined with verbs like 'steigen' (to rise), 'sinken' (to fall), or 'decken' (to meet/cover). Typical adjectives are 'hoch' (high), 'groß' (great), 'gering' (low), or 'steigend' (rising).
Die Produktion konnte die große Nachfrage nicht decken.
Production could not meet the great demand.
The expression 'auf Nachfrage' means that information is given only after a direct question. It is often used in formal or journalistic contexts.
Der Sprecher bestätigte die Gerüchte erst auf Nachfrage der Journalisten.
The spokesperson confirmed the rumors only in response to the journalists' inquiries.
question
A Frage can ask for information or an answer at any time. A Nachfrage is also such a request, but it usually refers to something that has already been said or explained. Without such prior context, „Frage“ is more appropriate; afterward, „Nachfrage“ is often more precise.
Nach der Erklärung habe ich noch eine Nachfrage: Gilt das auch für Kinder?
After the explanation, I have one more question: Does this also apply to children?
Ich habe eine Frage: Wann beginnt der Kurs?
I have a question: When does the course start?
