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follow-up question
A question asked in response to a statement or a previous question in order to get more information or clarify something.
Nach der Präsentation gab es noch einige Rückfragen aus dem Publikum.
After the presentation, there were still a few follow-up questions from the audience.
The word is made up of the prefix 'Rück-' (back) and the noun 'Frage' (question). Here, 'Rück-' means 'back'. So a 'Rückfrage' (follow-up question) is a question that you ask someone 'back' after receiving information.
Ich habe noch eine Rückfrage zu Ihrem Angebot.
I have one more follow-up question about your offer.
'Rückfrage' (follow-up question) is often used with certain verbs. Typical combinations are 'eine Rückfrage stellen' (to ask a follow-up question), 'Rückfragen haben' (to have follow-up questions), or 'Rückfragen beantworten' (to answer follow-up questions).
Wenn Sie Rückfragen haben, können Sie mich jederzeit anrufen.
If you have any follow-up questions, you can call me at any time.
The word 'Rückfrage' (follow-up question) is frequently used in formal and professional contexts, such as at work, in emails, or during presentations. A typical formal phrase is 'Für Rückfragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung' (I would be happy to answer any follow-up questions).
Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an das Sekretariat.
If you have any follow-up questions, please contact the office.
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'die Frage' and 'die Rückfrage' are both questions used to find out or clarify something. 'die Frage' is the general word and can be used in any situation. 'die Rückfrage' only comes as a reaction to something: someone has already said, asked, or explained something, and you ask again because something is unclear or you need more information. Learners may confuse the words because every 'Rückfrage' is also a 'Frage'. But not every 'Frage' is a 'Rückfrage'. If nothing has been said before, 'Frage' fits better.
Nach der Erklärung des Kunden hatte Erik noch eine Rückfrage zum Termin.
After the customer's explanation, Erik still had a follow-up question about the appointment.
Lena hat beim Arzt eine Frage zu den neuen Medikamenten.
Lena has a question for the doctor about the new medications.