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request

request

Meaning of request

English

formally ask

Deutsch

offiziell um etwas bitten oder etwas anfragen

request

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪˈkwest/
American English
/rɪˈkwest/

request with German translation

request usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I request new towels at the front desk.

Ich fordere an der Rezeption neue Handtücher an.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Many guests request a late checkout.

Viele Gäste fordern einen späten Check-out an.

request synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between request, ask, inquire, apply for, seek, and solicit

🇬🇧English

needs 'ask for' or 'ask someone to'

B2very often

ENShe asked the front desk about breakfast times.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

ask for information, not for a thing

B2often

ENGuests may inquire about room availability.

A
🇬🇧English
apply for

make a formal application

B2often

ENI applied for an upgrade to a suite.

🇬🇧English

formal: try to obtain

B2often

ENWe seek permission to extend check-out time.

S
🇬🇧English
solicit

formally ask for donations, feedback, etc.

B2rare word

ENThe hotel solicited feedback from guests after checkout.

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request belongs to the topic "At the Hotel →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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request meaning: what does it mean?

formally ask

request pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

request is pronounced as /rɪˈkwest/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

request definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich fordere an der Rezeption neue Handtücher an. Translation: I request new towels at the front desk.

Is request part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, request can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is request part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, request can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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