English–German

“ask about” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈkʊndɪgən/

Example

Ich erkundige mich nach dem Preis.

I ask about the price.

Illustration for erkundigen (ask about)

How to say “ask about” in German

“Ask about” in German is erkundigen.

A question opens a path from uncertainty to a specific piece of information.

Full entry for erkundigen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erkundigen

Sie hat sich telefonisch nach den Öffnungszeiten erkundigt.

She asked by phone about the opening hours.

Tips for using erkundigen

  • The reflexive pronoun is required in the common use: 'ich erkundige mich', not 'ich erkundige den Preis'.

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