verlangen
demand
Meaning of verlangen
etwas nachdrücklich oder bestimmt fordern
to ask for strongly or insistently
Pronunciation
verlangen with English translation
verlangen usage examples
Die Kinder verlangen mehr Zeit zum Spielen.
The children demand more time to play.
Der Kunde verlangt eine schnelle Antwort.
The customer demands a quick answer.
verlangen synonyms
What's the difference between verlangen, fordern, beanspruchen, einfordern, bitten, ersuchen, and bitte
To demand something firmly, often with a sense of entitlement or strong expectation; the closest match to "demand".
To claim or assert a right to something; less direct and more formal than "demand".
To insist on getting what is owed, promised, or due; more official and concrete.
Advanced: broader words
To ask politely and gently; this is the opposite of demanding, with no pressure.
To request politely and formally, often in writing or official contexts; far from the force of "demand".
A polite request or appeal; it expresses asking, not demanding.
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Questions about this word
What does verlangen mean?
to ask for strongly or insistently
How do you pronounce verlangen?
verlangen is pronounced [fɛʁˈlaŋən].
How is verlangen used in a sentence?
The children demand more time to play. Translation: Die Kinder verlangen mehr Zeit zum Spielen.
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