Спрашивать - translation, pronunciation and examples
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eine Frage stellen
um Hilfe bitten
nach dem Weg fragen
jemanden fragen
höflich fragen
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General verb to ask questions (ongoing or repeated action).
Perfective form — to ask once or to obtain an answer.
Phrase emphasizing formulation/posing of a question.
To request or ask for something (an object or favor), not primarily information.
Perfective of 'просить' — to make a single request.
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General verb to ask questions (ongoing or repeated action).
I constantly ask passersby for directions.
Я постоянно спрашиваю дорогу у прохожих.
Perfective form — to ask once or to obtain an answer.
I want to ask you about the homework.
Я хочу спросить тебя о домашнем задании.
Phrase emphasizing formulation/posing of a question.
He was asked an awkward question at the meeting.
На собрании ему задали неудобный вопрос.
To request or ask for something (an object or favor), not primarily information.
I ask a colleague for help.
Я прошу помощи у коллеги.
Perfective of 'просить' — to make a single request.
Could I ask you to come for a minute?
Можно вас попросить прийти на минуту?
To inquire out of curiosity or politely ask about an opinion/fact.
I asked her how the concert went.
Я поинтересовался у неё, как прошёл концерт.
Formal verb — to obtain official or verified information.
I inquired about the status of my application.
Я осведомился о статусе моего заявления.
To ask again or clarify something not heard or understood.
I didn't hear — can I ask again?
Не расслышал — можно переспросить?
To approach a person or institution with a question (formal/polite).
You can contact customer support with a question.
Вы можете обратиться с вопросом в службу поддержки.
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how to pronounce спрашивать
[sprɐˈʂivatʲ]
спрашивать translation
ask
спрашивать examples
Ich frage nach dem Weg.
спрашивать transcription
[sprɐˈʂivatʲ], аск
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спрашивать meaning: what does it mean?
задавать вопрос, требуя информации или ответа
спрашивать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
спрашивать is pronounced as [sprɐˈʂivatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
спрашивать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich frage nach dem Weg. Translation: Я спрашиваю дорогу.
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