Frågade

Frågade is a Swedish word that functions as the past tense of the verb "fråga," which means "to ask." Therefore, "frågade" directly translates to "asked" in English. It is used in sentences to describe an action of inquiry that occurred in the past. For example, "Jag frågade henne om vägen" translates to "I asked her for directions." Similarly, "Barnen frågade varför" means "The children asked why." The word is a common element in Swedish grammar and is essential for constructing past tense questions and statements involving the act of asking. Its conjugation is regular, following the standard pattern for verbs in the past tense. The word itself is relatively short and phonetically straightforward, making it a fundamental part of everyday Swedish conversation and writing.