Anfragender

Anfragender is a German noun used to describe a person who submits an inquiry or request to obtain information, services, or decisions from an organization, public authority, or other entity. The term emphasizes the act of asking rather than the content of the request. It is a neutral, descriptive label and does not denote a formal legal status by itself.

Etymology and usage: Anfragender is formed from the verb anfragen (“to inquire” or “to request information”) with the agentive suffix -ender. The feminine form is Anfragende, and the plural can be Anfragende or Anfragende(n) depending on grammatical context. In everyday language, Anfragender can refer to any person who asks questions or makes inquiries, regardless of motive or context.

Contexts: The word appears in customer service, journalism, and administrative or public information contexts where someone asks for data, clarification, or access to services. In data protection or information rights discussions, the term may describe someone who submits a request for records, data access, or the right to be informed. While common in general usage, Anfragender is typically supplemented by more specific terms (for example, Anfragesteller, Auskunftsersuchender, or Antragsteller) when the precise role or formal procedure needs to be named.

See also: Anfrage, Anfragesteller, Antragssteller, Auskunftsersuchender, Antrag, Auskunft.