interrogative

ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv
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Translation of interrogative into German,

Adjective

1.

communication

showing a desire for answers through questioning tone or gesture
interrogativ fragend
  • He raised an interrogative eyebrow.Er hob eine fragende Augenbraue.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
denoting a form or construction used in asking a question
TECH.
interrogativ fragend Frage-
  • The interrogative sentence required a question mark.Der Fragesatz erforderte ein Fragezeichen.

Noun

1.

question form

TECH.
word or phrase used to ask a question
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Fragewort nInterrogativ n
  • Who, what, and where are examples of interrogatives..Wer, was und wo sind Beispiele für Fragewort.
2.

language

TECH.
clause structured to inquire
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Fragesatz minterrogativer Satz
  • The interrogative in the sentence asks about the time.Der Fragesatz im Satz fragt nach der Uhrzeit.
3.

punctuation

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question mark symbol
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Fragezeichen nInterrogativzeichen
  • The interrogative is used to end a direct question.Das Fragezeichen wird verwendet, um eine direkte Frage zu beenden.
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Expressions with interrogative: examples in English and translations in German

Interrogativpronomen
Fragepronomen
Who, what, and which are examples of interrogative pronouns..
Fragesatz
An interrogative sentence always ends with a question mark.
Interrogativum
Frageform
The interrogative mood is used in 'Are you coming?'.

Synonyms and analogies of interrogative in English

Examples of interrogative in a sentence

  • The interrogative glance demanded an explanation.
  • Her interrogative tone made it clear she was asking a question.
  • The teacher explained the interrogative form to the students.
  • Interrogatives often start with 'wh' in English.
  • The teacher asked the students to form interrogatives.
  • What time is the meeting?

Translations of "interrogative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFragesatznm.

The main clause can be a declarative clause or an interrogative clause.

Der Hauptsatz kann ein Aussagesatz oder ein Fragesatz sein.

dasFragewortnn.

An interrogative helps to clarify what information is being sought in a conversation.

Ein Fragewort hilft zu klären, welche Informationen in einem Gespräch gesucht werden.

dasInterrogativpronomennn.

Interrogative words are positioned in canonical position (same place as the answer will go).

Interrogativpronomen können an kanonischer Position stehen (gleiche Stelle wie die Antwort).

Adjective
interrogativadj.

We will also look at different types of sentences - interrogative, interjective, etc., along with exercises.

Wir werden uns auch verschiedene Arten von Sätzen ansehen - interrogativ, interjektiv usw., zusammen mit Übungen.

fragendadj.

She raised an interrogative eyebrow when he told his unbelievable story.

Sie hob fragend eine Augenbraue, als er seine unglaubliche Geschichte erzählte.

Frage-adj.

An interrogative play and answer play stretches like a red thread through Mittelwaldweg and serves to deepen the knowledge.

Ein Frage- und Antwortspiel zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch den Mittelwaldweg und dient der nachhaltigen Wissensvertiefung.

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interrogative: Examples and translations in context

We will carry out a small comparative analysis of interrogative sentences.

Wir werden eine kleine vergleichende Analyse von Fragesätzen durchführen.

Direct interrogative clauses are main sentences which contain a question.

Direkte Fragesätze sind Hauptsätze, die eine Frage beinhalten.

In contrast to interrogative sentences, a declarative sentence states facts.

Im Gegensatz zu Fragesätzen stellt ein Aussagesatz Tatsachen fest.

She emphasized the importance of using interrogative sentences in writing.

Sie betonte die Wichtigkeit von Fragesätzen beim Schreiben.

But besides him there are more interrogative sentences.

Neben ihm gibt es jedoch mehr Fragesätze.

Indirect interrogative clauses are often used to formulate questions especially politely

Man verwendet indirekte Fragesätze oft, um Fragen besonders höflich zu formulieren

If the main clause is an interrogative clause, there is a question mark at the end.

Wenn der Hauptsatz ein Fragesatz ist, steht am Ende ein Fragezeichen.

An interrogative often signals that the listener should provide information or feedback.

Ein Fragewort signalisiert oft, dass der Zuhörer Informationen oder Rückmeldung geben soll.

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interrogative sentenceinterrogative pronoun
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