råfrågan
Råfrågan is a term used in Norwegian and Swedish media and political discourse to describe a blunt, direct question posed during interviews, parliamentary sessions, or public debates. The word combines rå, meaning raw or blunt, with frågan or fråga, meaning the question. The definite form råfrågan is used when referring to a specific instance of such a question.
A råfrågan aims to elicit precise information or a clear commitment from the respondent, often pressing for
Etymology and regional variation
Råfrågan derives from rå (raw/blunt) and fråga/frågan (the question). Variants and spelling may differ between Norwegian
Supporters view råfrågor as tools for accountability, forcing politicians or officials to provide concrete information. Critics
fråga, spørsmål, interview, political journalism, rhetorical question.