closed question

kloʊzd ˈkwɛstʃən
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Translation of closed question from English into German

Noun

1.

communication

question answered with 'yes' or 'no'
geschlossene Frage Ja-Nein-Frage
  • She asked a closed question to get a simple yes or no answer.Sie stellte eine geschlossene Frage, um eine einfache Ja- oder Nein-Antwort zu erhalten.
2.

multiple-choice

question with limited answer choices
geschlossene Frage Ja-/Nein-Frage
  • The teacher asked a closed question to simplify the quiz.Der Lehrer stellte eine geschlossene Frage, um das Quiz zu vereinfachen.
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Examples of closed question in a sentence

  • Can you swim?
  • Is the sky blue or gray today?
  • Did you finish your homework: yes or no?

Translations of "closed question" in Context ordered by category and frequency

geschlossene Frage

A closed question is effective for gathering specific information quickly.

Eine geschlossene Frage ist effektiv, um schnell spezifische Informationen zu sammeln.

During the meeting, she asked a closed question to clarify the team's direction.

Während des Meetings stellte sie eine geschlossene Frage, um die Richtung des Teams zu klären.

geschlossenen Frage

When gathering feedback, she started with a closed question for clarity.

Beim Sammeln von Feedback begann sie mit einer geschlossenen Frage zur Klarheit.

Using a closed question allowed him to steer the conversation towards a conclusion.

Mit einer geschlossenen Frage konnte er das Gespräch auf einen Schluss lenken.

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closed question: Examples and translations in context

By asking a closed question, he effectively ended the debate on that topic.

Indem er eine geschlossene Frage stellte, beendete er effektiv die Debatte zu diesem Thema.

In negotiations, a closed question can help pinpoint the other party's stance.

Bei Verhandlungen kann eine geschlossene Frage helfen, den Standpunkt der anderen Partei zu klären.

A closed question limits responses, usually resulting in a yes or no answer.

Eine geschlossene Frage schränkt die Antworten ein, was meist zu einem Ja oder Nein führt.

He answered her closed question with a simple yes, leaving no room for elaboration.

Er beantwortete ihre geschlossene Frage mit einem einfachen Ja und ließ keinen Raum für weitere Ausführungen.

Closing the discussion, she posed a closed question to sum up their opinions.

Zum Abschluss der Diskussion stellte sie eine geschlossene Frage, um die Meinungen zusammenzufassen.

A closed question aims at a simple yes or no.

Eine geschlossene Frage zielt auf ein simples Ja oder Nein ab.

It is a closed question used for specific and mutually excluding answers.

Es ist eine geschlossene Frage, die für spezifische und gegenseitig ausschließende Antworten verwendet wird.

Does the interviewer pose an open or a closed question?

Stellt der Interviewer eine offene oder geschlossene Frage?

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