erfragten
Erfragten is the Präteritum (simple past) form of the German verb erfragen. It means to obtain information or clarification by asking questions to someone, often in a formal or documentary context. The action involves actively seeking specific information from a source.
Etymology and meaning derive from the combination of the prefix er- with fragen (to ask). Erfragen emphasizes
Usage and register: erfragen is common in written prose, journalism, police reports, official documentation, and historical
Conjugation and syntax: erfragen is a regular verb with the prefix er-, and it is conjugated like
Examples: Die Ermittler erfragten die Identität der Zeugen. Der Reporter erfragte zusätzliche Details zum Vorfall. Wir