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ask
ask
Meaning of ask
English
request information or help
Deutsch
eine Frage an jemanden richten, um Informationen oder Hilfe zu erhalten
Pronunciation
British English
/ɑːsk/
American English
/æsk/
ask with German translation
ask usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
I ask for directions.
Ich frage nach dem Weg.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The children ask a lot of questions.
Die Kinder fragen viel.
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ENThe teacher questioned the student about the homework.
ENWe request a replacement for this shirt, please.
ENShe queried the price of the jacket online.
ENYou should consult the course guide before choosing classes.
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Ich frage nach dem Weg. Translation: I ask for directions.
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