die Abfrage, -n

The German word "Abfrage" is a noun formed from the verb "abfragen" (to query, to ask for information).

• ab: a prefix often meaning "off" or "away", signaling extraction or retrieval
• frage: comes from "fragen", meaning "to ask" or "question"

Abfrage means a query, data retrieval, or information request—commonly used in contexts like databases or surveys.

Similar words:

• Anfrage (inquiry, request)
• Befragung (survey, interrogation)
• Abfrage often refers specifically to systematic or technical querying, especially of data.

Difference:

• Anfrage is more about requesting something (information, permission) in general.
• Befragung usually involves interviewing or surveying people.
• Abfrage implies a structured or automated process of extracting specific information.