Frage

Frage is a German noun meaning "question" or "inquiry." It denotes an utterance that seeks information, clarification, or a response. In everyday German, a Frage is typically posed to another person to obtain information or to prompt discussion.

Origin and relation to fragen: Frage is derived from the verb fragen, "to ask." The noun historically appears in older German texts as "frage" and shares its root with related Germanic words for asking.

Grammar and usage: German questions can be direct or indirect. Direct yes-no questions end with a question mark: Kommst du morgen? WH-questions use Fragewörter (wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, weshalb, wieso): Was machst du heute? Warum bist du hier? Indirect questions embedded in a larger sentence do not take a question mark: Ich frage mich, ob du morgen kommst.

Common phrases: "eine Frage stellen" means to ask a question; "in Frage kommen" means to be in contention or to be a possible option; "Frage" can also refer to a topic or issue under consideration, for example "eine heikle Frage" (a tricky question).

See also: In linguistics and philosophy, a question is an interrogative construct used to elicit information, clarification, or confirmation. In German literature and discourse, Fragen are central to dialogue, debate, and inquiry.