German word

anfordern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌfɔʁdɐn/

Meaning

  • verbrequest

Example

Wir fordern weitere Informationen an.

We are requesting additional information.

Illustration for anfordern (request)

More examples

Bitte fordern Sie ein Angebot an.

Please request a quote.

Core concept

An official request sends a needed item or information toward the requester.

Common phrases

  • Informationen anfordern

    request information

  • Angebot anfordern

    request a quote

  • Kostenvoranschlag anfordern

    request a cost estimate

Similar words

bitten: A polite request for something or for someone to take an action.
nachfragen: An additional question to confirm whether information is available or to check its status.
anfragen: A request by email or phone for information or a quotation.
bestellen: An order for goods or services to be supplied.

Definition in German

Etwas (Akkusativ) offiziell oder formell zur Zusendung oder Bereitstellung verlangen

Word origin

Anfordern combines the separable prefix an- with inherited Germanic fordern, meaning to demand, and developed the sense of formally requesting provision or delivery.

Usage tips

  • As a separable verb, anfordern becomes fordert ... an in a main clause and angefordert in the past participle.

Other meanings

  • send forverb

Related words

  • Anforderungrequestnoun
  • Anfordererrequesternoun
  • anfordernddemandingadjective

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