inquire

nachfragen, sich erkundigen

Jemanden um Auskunft bitten.

In einfachem Englisch: To ask someone for information.

• I called to inquire about tickets.
• She inquired whether the shop was open.
• May I inquire why you left early?

So benutzt man es: inquire about something (She called to inquire about the price.); inquire whether/if… (He wrote to inquire whether rooms were available.); inquire at somewhere (Please inquire at reception.)

Synonyme: ask, enquire

Häufige Wendungen: inquire about something, inquire whether, inquire at reception

untersuchen, nachforschen

Eine Situation sorgfältig prüfen, um herauszufinden, was geschehen ist oder warum es geschah.

In einfachem Englisch: To examine a situation carefully to discover what happened or why it happened.

• Officials will inquire into the complaint.
• The panel inquired into the causes of the fire.
• We must inquire further before reaching a decision.

So benutzt man es: inquire into something (A committee will inquire into the accident.)

Synonyme: investigate, examine, enquire

Häufige Wendungen: inquire into something, inquire further