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/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

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noun

Fragen

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, Fragestellung

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

Examples :

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

Das Thema der Dienstalter wird auf der Sitzung besprochen.

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Zweifel, Bedenken

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

Examples :

"He obeyed without question."

Er gehorchte ohne zu zögern.

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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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Verhör, Folter

(chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

Examples :

"The suspect refused to confess, even after the questions. "

Der Verdächtige weigerte sich, ein Geständnis abzulegen, selbst nach der Folter.

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Gespräche, Unterhaltungen

Talk; conversation; speech.

Examples :

"After many questions about the new project, the team finally understood their roles. "

Nach vielen Gesprächen über das neue Projekt verstand das Team endlich seine Rollen.

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verb

Befragen, verhören, nachfragen

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

Examples :

"The teacher will question students about the book they read. "

Der Lehrer wird die Schüler über das Buch befragen, das sie gelesen haben.

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verb

Infrage stellen, anzweifeln

To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Examples :

"I question his honesty because he's lied before. "

Ich stelle seine Ehrlichkeit infrage, weil er schon früher gelogen hat.

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verb

Diskutieren, debattieren

To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Examples :

"The students questioned the teacher's explanation of the homework assignment, hoping for a clearer understanding. "

Die Schüler diskutierten die Erklärung des Lehrers zur Hausaufgabe, in der Hoffnung auf ein klareres Verständnis.

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Fragespiel

A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose.

Examples :

"We played Questions at the party and it was hard not to make a statement! "

Wir haben auf der Party Fragespiel gespielt, und es war schwer, keine Aussage zu machen!

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