German Conversation · Level 132
28 words
German word
Fragestellung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaːgəˌʃtɛlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounquestion
Example
Die Fragestellung ist noch nicht klar.
The question is still unclear.
More examples
Zuerst muss die Fragestellung formuliert werden.
First, the question must be formulated.
Core concept
A clearly framed question that sets the direction of an investigation, discussion, or decision.
Common phrases
Fragestellung formulieren
formulate a question
eine klare Fragestellung
a clear question
Similar words
Frage: A single question that seeks an answer.
Problemstellung: A clearly defined problem set out for investigation or solution.
Definition in German
Die Fragestellung bezeichnet die formulierte Frage oder das Problem, das einer Untersuchung, Diskussion oder Entscheidung zugrunde liegt.
Word origin
Fragestellung is a compound of Frage, from fragen, and Stellung, from stellen, referring to a question that is formulated and positioned as the basis of inquiry.
Usage tips
- Fragestellung is feminine, with the plural Fragestellungen, and has a formal academic or professional register rather than the everyday sense of a simple question.
Other meanings
- problemnoun
- issuenoun
Related words
- Fragestellerquestionernoun
- fragwürdigquestionableadjective