German Conversation · Level 30
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German word
Fragezeichen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaːgəˌtsaɪ̯çn̩/
Meaning
- neuter nounquestion mark
Example
Das Fragezeichen zeigt eine Frage an.
The question mark indicates a question.
More examples
Die Formulierung lässt ein Fragezeichen offen.
The wording leaves a question mark hanging.
Core concept
A small curved sign at the end of a sentence that turns written words into a request for an answer or response.
Common phrases
mit Fragezeichen versehen
provided with a question mark
ein großes Fragezeichen setzen
place a large question mark
Similar words
Punkt: A mark at the end of a sentence showing that the sentence is complete.
Komma: A short mark within a sentence that separates words or clauses.
Ausrufezeichen: A mark at the end of a sentence showing strong feeling or a command.
Satzzeichen: A general term for marks that divide text or clarify its meaning.
Definition in German
Das Schriftzeichen ? , das einen Fragesatz markiert und dem Leser eine erwartete Antwort oder Reaktion signalisiert.
Word origin
Fragezeichen is a compound of Frage, from fragen 'to ask', and Zeichen 'sign' or 'symbol'.
Usage tips
- Fragezeichen is neuter, with das in the singular and identical singular and plural forms.
Opposites
- Aussageassertionnoun
Related words
- Fragesatzquestion sentencenoun
- fragloswithout questionadverb