efterspørge

Efterspørge is a Danish verb meaning to request something or to inquire, often in formal or business contexts. It can also mean to demand or to seek information. In everyday language, spørge or bede are more common for simple asking; efterspørge carries a nuance of actively seeking to obtain something such as an offer, information, or a service. The related noun 'efterspørgsel' denotes demand in an economic sense.

Etymology and usage: formed from the prefix efter- 'after' and the verb spørge 'to ask'. The word is typically used with a direct object in the form 'efterspørge noget' (to request something).

Conjugation and examples: present tense: jeg efterspørger; du efterspørger; han/hun efterspørger. Simple past: jeg efterspurgte. Perfect: jeg har efterspurgt. Examples: 'Vi efterspørger et tilbud' (We are requesting a quote); 'Organisationen efterspørger oplysninger om projektet' (The organization requests information). Common collocations include tilbud, oplysninger, priser, kontrakt.

Economic context: 'efterspørgsel' is the noun for market demand, representing the quantity of goods or services consumers are willing to buy at a given price. Factors influencing efterspørgsel include income, prices, tastes, and substitute goods. The verb 'efterspørge' and noun 'efterspørgsel' are related but used in different grammatical roles.