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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.
study
'die Studie' and 'die Umfrage' can both provide data on a topic. The difference lies in the method and the scope. An 'Umfrage' is a survey of people, for example about their opinions or behavior. A 'Studie' is a scientific investigation and can use many methods, such as measurements, tests, observations, or also a survey. The words can be confused because surveys are often used in studies. In practical terms: the 'Umfrage' is often one part or one method; the 'Studie' is the larger scientific investigation.
Bei der Umfrage wurden hundert Eltern nach ihren Wünschen für die Schule gefragt.
In the survey, one hundred parents were asked about their wishes for the school.
Für seine Studie vergleicht Daniel, wie Menschen in verschiedenen Ländern reisen.
For his study, Daniel compares how people travel in different countries.