German VERB B1 Rank 5261

nachfragen

to ask

nachfragen – fragte nach – hat nachgefragt

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nachfragen vs bohren

to drill / probe

Nachfragen means asking an additional question for clarification or confirmation. In this context, bohren refers to asking repeatedly and persistently, often because the first answer was evasive or incomplete. Use nachfragen for a normal follow-up question and bohren for persistent questioning.

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nachfragen

Weil ich die Adresse nicht verstanden hatte, musste ich noch einmal nachfragen.

Because I hadn't understood the address, I had to ask again.

bohren

Weil der Zeuge auswich, bohrte die Reporterin weiter nach dem Grund.

Because the witness was evasive, the reporter kept probing for the reason.

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