Ask vs Enquire vs Inquire vs Query vs Question

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Ask

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 verb

Enquire

Formell Über 10.000 (seltener) C1 verb

Inquire

Formell Über 10.000 (seltener) B1 verb

Query

Top 2.000 (häufig) C1 noun

Question

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 noun

	Ask	Enquire	Inquire	Query	Question
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ɑːsk/","/ɑːsks/","/ɑːskt/","/ˈɑːskɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/æsk/","/æsks/","/æskt/","/ˈæskɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/","/ɪnˈkwaɪəz/","/ɪnˈkwaɪəd/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərz/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərd/","/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɪəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɪri/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/
Bedeutung	To say you want to know something or want something from someone.	To ask about something.	to ask about something	A question you ask to get information.	A sentence or phrase that asks for information.
Beispiel	I want to ask you a question about your homework.	I called the garage to enquire about progress on the repairs.	I called the school to inquire about the application process.	Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries.	The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Register	Neutral	Formell	Formell	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Über 10.000 (seltener)	Über 10.000 (seltener)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	A1	C1	B1	C1	A1
Wortart	verb	verb	verb	noun	noun
Kollokationen	gently, quietly, softly, want to, dare (to), forget to, about, get asked something, if you don’t mind me asking, if you don’t mind my asking, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for	further, pleasantly, politely, about, after, as to	inquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as to	customer, email, search, have, raise, email, query about, query as to, query concerning	awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, burning, challenging, controversial, bring up, pose, raise, arise, go unanswered, remain unanswered, question about, question for, question of, come into, call into, be open to, beyond question, in question, without question
Antonyme	refuse, deny, ignore	ignore, answer, respond	ignore, disregard, ignore	answer, response, reply	answer, solution
Häufige Fehler	'Ask for' vs 'ask to': Confusing when to use 'for' versus 'to'., Overusing: Using 'ask' too frequently in a conversation can sound repetitive., Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what you're asking for or about.	Confused with 'inquire' — both can mean the same, but 'enquire' is more common in British English., Incorrectly using 'enquire' as a noun — it is a verb., Using in informal contexts where 'ask' is more appropriate.	Using 'inquire' instead of 'require'., Confusing 'inquire' with 'enquire' (especially in British English)., Using 'inquire' without a specific subject (e.g., 'I want to inquire the details' instead of 'I want to inquire about the details').	Confused with 'inquiry', thinking they mean the same., Using 'query' in very casual situations where 'ask' would be better., Incorrectly using 'query' with a subject instead of an object.	Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Use 'ask' when requesting information or help. It's suitable for most situations but can be too direct in formal contexts. Be mindful of politeness.	Use 'enquire' in formal situations or when seeking information politely. It is less common in everyday conversation where 'ask' would be used.	Use 'inquire' in formal contexts, such as business or official situations. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'ask' is preferred. Avoid using it in informal settings.	Use 'query' when asking for detailed information, especially in formal contexts like research or databases. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'question' might fit better.	Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected.

Häufige Fragen: Ask vs Enquire vs Inquire vs Query vs Question

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query und Question?

Ask: To say you want to know something or want something from someone. Enquire: To ask about something. Inquire: to ask about something Query: A question you ask to get information. Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Sind Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query und Question auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Ask: A1, Enquire: C1, Inquire: B1, Query: C1, Question: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query und Question?

Ask: verb, Enquire: verb, Inquire: verb, Query: noun, Question: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Ask: I want to ask you a question about your homework. Enquire: I called the garage to enquire about progress on the repairs. Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Query: Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Kann ich Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query und Question austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Ask, Enquire, Inquire, Query und Question sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.