Anfragenden

Anfragenden is a German noun used to refer to a person or group who submits an inquiry or request for information, clarification, or action to an institution, company, or public authority. The term is neutral and commonly employed in formal, administrative, and legal contexts to distinguish the submitter of a query from the respondent.

Etymology and grammar: The word is derived from the verb anfragen, meaning “to inquire” or “to request.” It is an agent noun formed with the suffix -ende. In everyday use, the masculine singular is Anfragender, the feminine singular Anfragende, and the plural nominative is die Anfragenden. The bare form Anfragenden appears in declined constructions, for example des Anfragenden (genitive singular) or den Anfragenden (dative plural). In typical official texts, the plural die Anfragenden is common for groups of inquirers, while Anfragenden can be seen as a base form in various contexts.

Usage: The term is frequent in customer service, administration, and legal documents, where it serves to designate the requester rather than the content of the inquiry. It may be used when listing stakeholders, classifying communications, or referring to participants in a research project or information request. Related terms include Anfrage (inquiry), Auskunft (information), and Anfragesteller (requester). The concept emphasizes the role of the person or parties seeking information, rather than the outcome of the inquiry.