indirect request

ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛkt rɪˈkwɛst
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Translation of indirect request from English into German

Noun

1.

communication

TECH.
hint or suggestion to ask for something
TECH.
indirekte Bitte
  • His indirect request for a raise was subtle but clear.Seine indirekte Bitte um eine Gehaltserhöhung war subtil, aber klar.
2.

politeness

TECH.
asking without stating directly
TECH.
indirekte Bitte
  • She made an indirect request for help with her project.Sie machte eine indirekte Bitte um Hilfe bei ihrem Projekt.
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Synonyms and analogies of indirect request in English

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Examples of indirect request in a sentence

  • The child's indirect request for a treat was hard to miss.
  • His indirect request for a raise was ignored by the manager.
  • The teacher recognized the indirect request for extra time.

Translations of "indirect request" in Context ordered by category and frequency

indirekte Bitte

An indirect request can help to maintain politeness in difficult situations.

Eine indirekte Bitte kann helfen, in schwierigen Situationen höflich zu bleiben.

I appreciated his indirect request; it was considerate and respectful.

Ich schätzte seine indirekte Bitte; sie war rücksichtsvoll und respektvoll.

indirekte Aufforderung

During dinner, his indirect request for champagne was hard to miss.

Während des Abendessens war seine indirekte Aufforderung nach Champagner kaum zu übersehen.

Recognizing the indirect request, he offered his assistance without hesitation.

Als er die indirekte Aufforderung erkannte, bot er seine Hilfe ohne zu zögern an.

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Her indirect request for help was subtle but clear during the meeting.

Ihre indirekte Bitte um Hilfe war subtil, aber während der Sitzung klar.

I noticed his indirect request for more time to complete the project.

Ich bemerkte seine indirekte Bitte um mehr Zeit zur Fertigstellung des Projekts.

During the meeting, she hinted at her indirect request for additional resources.

Während des Meetings deutete sie ihre indirekte Bitte nach zusätzlichen Ressourcen an.

Her indirect request for assistance was cleverly disguised as a question.

Ihre indirekte Bitte um Hilfe war geschickt als Frage getarnt.

His casual mention of being busy served as an indirect request for understanding.

Seine beiläufige Erwähnung, beschäftigt zu sein, war eine indirekte Bitte um Verständnis.

His indirect request was clear when he mentioned being overwhelmed with work.

Seine indirekte Bitte wurde deutlich, als er erwähnte, mit Arbeit überlastet zu sein.

She made an indirect request for advice by asking about my experience.

Sie machte eine indirekte Bitte um Rat, indem sie nach meinen Erfahrungen fragte.

His indirect request for a raise was wrapped in a story about expenses.

Seine indirekte Bitte um eine Gehaltserhöhung war in eine Geschichte über Ausgaben verpackt.

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