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anfordern — meaning in English

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English meaning

request verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.
solicit verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.

Senses

anfordern is used for these senses in English:

request (transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
solicit (transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

request — full definition

verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.
noun A formal or polite ask for something.

solicit — full definition

verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
verb To offer sex for money, especially in public.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Bitte Gesuch Ersuchen Wunsch Begehren Anliegen Antrag Anfrage Ansinnen Eingabe Nachfrage Request