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A systematic questioning of a selected group of people in order to determine their opinions, attitudes, or behaviors on a specific topic.
Laut einer aktuellen Umfrage befürworten 60 Prozent der Bevölkerung das neue Gesetz.
According to a recent survey, 60 percent of the population supports the new law.
The word is made up of the prefix 'um-' and the noun 'Frage' (question). Here, the prefix 'um-' suggests 'asking around' within a group.
Die Ergebnisse der Umfrage werden nächste Woche veröffentlicht.
The results of the survey will be published next week.
In connection with 'Umfrage' (survey), the verbs 'machen' (to do/make) or 'durchführen' (to conduct, more formal) are often used when creating or carrying out a survey. When answering, you use 'an einer Umfrage teilnehmen' (to take part in a survey).
Ein Institut führt regelmäßig politische Umfragen durch.
An institute regularly conducts political surveys.
To talk about the results, the phrases 'laut einer Umfrage' (according to a survey) or 'eine Umfrage hat ergeben, dass…' (a survey has shown that…) are very common.
Laut einer Umfrage sind die meisten Menschen mit ihrem Leben zufrieden.
According to a survey, most people are satisfied with their lives.
vote / coordination
“Die Umfrage” and “die Abstimmung” both capture the opinions of several people. A survey collects opinions or attitudes, while a vote uses the casting of ballots to reach a decision or establish a formal expression of opinion. So ask about people’s opinions with an Umfrage, and decide between proposals with an Abstimmung.
Eine Umfrage soll zeigen, welchen Vorschlag die Bewohner bevorzugen.
A survey is intended to show which proposal the residents prefer.
In einer Abstimmung entscheiden die Bewohner über den Vorschlag.
The residents will decide on the proposal in a vote.
