German word

infrage

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈfʁaːgə/

Meaning

  • adverbeligible

Example

Für diese Stelle kommt nur er infrage.

Only he is eligible for this position.

Illustration for infrage (eligible)

More examples

Bei knappem Budget kommen nur kostengünstige Maßnahmen infrage.

With a limited budget, only cost-effective measures are eligible.

Core concept

A candidate or possibility placed on the table for a particular choice.

Common phrases

  • infrage kommen

    be eligible

  • nicht infrage kommen

    not be considered

  • infrage stellen

    call into question

Similar words

zur Auswahl: Still available for someone to select.
in Betracht: Taken into consideration as a possible choice.
zur Debatte: Presented as an issue for discussion.

Definition in German

für etwas als relevant oder zutreffend angesehen werden

Word origin

The adverb infrage developed from the phrase in Frage, whose noun Frage continues Old High German fraga.

Usage tips

  • Nicht infrage kommen marks a person or option as ruled out, so nicht changes the practical meaning completely.

Opposites

  • außer Fragebeyond questionadverb
  • ohne Zweifelwithout doubtadverb

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