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/ˈkwɛstjən/

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noun

Frage

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

Examples :

"What is your question?"

Was ist Ihre Frage?

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noun

Thema, Angelegenheit

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

Examples :

"The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting."

Die Frage der Dienstalter wird auf der Sitzung besprochen.

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noun

Zweifel, Einwand

A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.

Examples :

"He obeyed without question."

Er gehorchte ohne Einwand.

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noun

Tagesordnungspunkt, Thema

A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

Examples :

"I move that the question be put to a vote."

Ich beantrage, dass das Thema zur Abstimmung gestellt wird.

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noun

Folter, Verhör

(chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

Examples :

"The prisoner's confession was extracted through a brutal question. "

Das Geständnis des Gefangenen wurde durch ein brutales Verhör erzwungen.

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Gespräch, Unterhaltung

Talk; conversation; speech.

Examples :

"Our teacher's question about the history of the Roman Empire was a long and interesting discussion. "

Die Frage unseres Lehrers nach der Geschichte des Römischen Reiches war eine lange und interessante Unterhaltung.

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verb

Befragen, verhören, nachfragen

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

Examples :

"The teacher questioned the student about the history assignment. "

Der Lehrer befragte den Schüler nach der Geschichtsarbeit.

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verb

Infrage stellen, anzweifeln

To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Examples :

"My friend's sudden illness questions whether the picnic can still go ahead. "

Die plötzliche Krankheit meines Freundes lässt mich anzweifeln, ob das Picknick noch stattfinden kann.

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Diskutieren, debattieren

To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Examples :

"The siblings questioned each other about who left the messy room. "

Die Geschwister diskutierten miteinander, wer das unordentliche Zimmer verlassen hatte.

"My brother and I often question each other about our plans for the weekend. "

Mein Bruder und ich diskutieren oft über unsere Pläne für das Wochenende.

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