nachfragt

Nachfragt is the third-person singular present tense form of the German verb nachfragen. It means to inquire about something, to ask after someone, or to request additional information. The nuance often implies a follow-up or a request for clarification.

Nachfragen is a separable-prefix verb; in present tense the prefix nach is separated. For example: er fragt nach, sie fragt nach. Other forms include ich frage nach, wir fragen nach, ihr fragt nach, Sie fragen nach. In perfect tense it forms with haben: er hat nachgefragt; in the simple past it is: er fragte nach; the past participle is nachgefragt.

Usage is common in spoken and written German whenever someone seeks more details, confirmation, or status information. It appears in customer service, journalism, business, and everyday communication. Examples include: Könnten Sie bitte beim Lieferanten nachfragen, ob die Ware noch verfügbar ist? (Could you please check with the supplier whether the goods are still available?) Ich habe beim Kundenservice nachgefragt und noch keine Antwort erhalten. (I asked customer service and have not yet received a reply.) Sie fragte nach dem Grund des Verzugs. (She asked for the reason of the delay.) Wir haben Nachfragen von der Redaktion erhalten. (We have follow-up questions from the editorial office.)

Related terms include die Nachfrage, the noun meaning inquiry or demand, and the verb nachfassen, meaning to follow up. Nachfragt as a verb form contrasts with these noun uses, which can denote different nuances in formal writing.