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consult in German

consult in German is zu Rate ziehen, befragen, Rat halten — consult means to seek advice or information from someone or something.

consult in German

zu Rate ziehen
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
befragen
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
Rat halten
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
beraten
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
beratschlagen
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
um Rat fragen
verb
(intransitive) To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer; to advise.
beraten
verb
(transitive) To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person)
beratschlagen
verb
(transitive) To ask advice of; to seek the opinion of (a person)

What does "consult" mean?

  1. verb To seek advice or information from someone or something.
    "Before signing the contract, we decided to consult a lawyer about the small print."
  2. verb To work as an independent adviser or expert rather than a regular employee.
    "She now consults for several charities and works from home most days."
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consult in a sentence

  • Before signing the contract, we decided to consult a lawyer about the small print.
  • You should consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
  • She now consults for several charities and works from home most days.
  • Many retired engineers consult part time to share their experience.

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What is "consult" in German?
"consult" in German is zu Rate ziehen, befragen, Rat halten. consult means: To seek advice or information from someone or something.
How do you use "consult" in a sentence?
Example: "Before signing the contract, we decided to consult a lawyer about the small print." In German, "consult" is zu Rate ziehen, befragen, Rat halten.
Are there other ways to say "consult" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "consult": zu Rate ziehen, befragen, Rat halten, beraten, beratschlagen, um Rat fragen.
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