hinterfragen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contest noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
- question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
- scrutinize verb To examine something closely and critically, looking for detail, error or hidden meaning.
Senses
hinterfragen is used for these senses in English:
- contest (transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
- question (transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
- scrutinize (transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
contest — full definition
- noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
- verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
question — full definition
- noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
- noun A matter or issue open to doubt or debate.
- verb To ask someone questions, especially formally or to gather information.
- verb To express doubt about something.