No. 13,933 in German
fragte
"Fragte" means "asked" in English.
In a sentence
Er fragte nach dem Weg.
He asked for directions.
Here, 'fragte' is used in a narrative past tense indicating that the subject (Er) asked about something specific, in this case, the directions.
Maria fragte ihn, ob er kommen würde.
Maria asked him if he would come.
In this sentence, 'fragte' conveys the act of inquiring into a future possibility or decision, specifically posed as a direct interaction.
Sie fragte sich, ob sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
She wondered if she had made the right decision.
The usage of 'fragte' in this sentence showcases reflexivity, where the subject (Sie) is directing a question internally to herself, hence forming a reflective inquiry.
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