follow-up question
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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.
demand / inquiry
Nachfrage and Rückfrage are questions intended to obtain additional information. A Rückfrage explicitly refers to something that has already been said or communicated and is meant to clarify it. Nachfrage is more likely to pursue an inquiry or request additional information.
Nach meiner Rückfrage erklärte mir die Mitarbeiterin noch einmal, wann der Kurs beginnt.
After my follow-up question, the staff member explained once again when the course begins.
Nach meiner Nachfrage nannte mir die Mitarbeiterin auch die genauen Öffnungszeiten.
After I asked for more information, the staff member also gave me the exact opening hours.
