noun
die Befragung, -en
survey
The German word "Befragung" is a noun meaning "survey", "interrogation", or "questioning".
- It is composed of "Befrag-" from the verb "befragen" (to question, to survey) and the suffix "-ung" which forms nouns typically indicating an action or process.
- The root "fragen" means "to ask".
Similar words include:
- Umfrage (survey, poll)
- Interview (interview)
- Erhebung (survey, collection of data)
Differences:
- Befragung usually implies a direct questioning or systematic questioning process.
- Umfrage often refers to a broader, sometimes anonymous polling of opinions.
- Interview is typically a one-on-one questioning, often for media or research.
- Erhebung is more general, referring to the process of data collection, which may include questioning but also other methods.
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Examples
Die Befragung hat ergeben, dass die Mehrheit dafür ist.noun
The survey revealed that the majority is in favor of it.
Eine Befragung wird oft viele Informationen liefern.noun
A survey will often provide a lot of information.
Die Befragung findet morgen statt.noun
The survey takes place tomorrow.
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