In German
Frage
Meaning: question
Formal or informal? “Frage” is question. To ask a question, the verb is “fragen”, which takes an object: “Ich frage dich”. The answer is “die Antwort”.
Example sentences
Ich habe eine Frage.
I have a question.
Die Frage ist sehr schwer.
The question is very difficult.
Darf ich eine Frage stellen?
May I ask a question?
Grammar note
“Die Frage” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Fragen”, with -en. “Eine Frage stellen” is to ask a question, using the verb “stellen” (to put).
Common mistake
Don't say “fragen” for the noun. “Die Frage” is the question itself; “fragen” is the verb meaning to ask someone.
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What is the German word for answer?
“Die Antwort”.
How do you say “to ask a question”?
“Eine Frage stellen”.