erfragen

The German word "erfragen" is a verb meaning "to inquire" or "to ask for information".

• It is made up of the root word "fragen" which means "to ask".
• The prefix "er-" is often used in verbs to indicate a successful or completed action, so "erfragen" implies obtaining information by asking.

Similar words:

• "fragen" (to ask)
• "nachfragen" (to inquire, follow up)
• "ausfragen" (to interrogate, ask thoroughly)

Differences:

• "erfragen" emphasizes the act of successfully obtaining information through asking, often formally or deliberately.
• "fragen" is the general act of asking.
• "nachfragen" is specifically asking again or seeking clarification.
• "ausfragen" involves thorough, sometimes intense questioning.