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Rückfrage

follow-up question, query

noun RUEK-frah-geh Rare
Communication Questions

Usage Note

Rückfrage is a request for clarification or additional information on what has just been said; very common in professional and academic settings — Ich habe noch eine Rückfrage ('I have a follow-up question').

Examples

"Darf ich kurz eine Rückfrage stellen?"

Natural Translation

May I briefly ask a follow-up question?

Literal Translation

May I briefly a follow-up-question pose?

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