No. 13,804 in German
erkundigten
"Erkundigten" means "to inquire" or "to ask for information."
In a sentence
Wir erkundigten uns nach den Öffnungszeiten des Museums.
We inquired about the museum's opening hours.
In this sentence, 'erkundigten' is used in the reflexive form (uns erkundigten), indicating the action of seeking information.
Die Schüler erkundigten sich beim Lehrer nach der Prüfung.
The students asked the teacher about the exam.
Here, 'erkundigten sich' is used to describe the act of querying for information, showing politeness and interest in understanding.
Ich erkundigte mich bei der Rezeption nach dem günstigsten Zimmer.
I inquired at the reception about the most affordable room.
In this example, 'erkundigte mich' is employed reflexively (mich) to express active inquiry or gathering of details.
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