No. 155 in German
frage
Question
In a sentence
Das ist eine schwierige Frage.
This is a difficult question.
Here, 'Frage' is used as a noun meaning 'question', referring to a query seeking information.
Ich frage mich, ob er heute kommt.
I am wondering if he will come today.
In this sentence, 'frage' is used as a verb, 'fragen', in the first person singular ('ich frage mich'), meaning to inquire or wonder internally.
Stell bitte deine Frage an den Lehrer.
Please ask your question to the teacher.
In this example, 'Frage' is used as a noun referring to an inquiry that is intended to be directed to someone, here specified as the teacher.
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