ich habe eine Frage
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈfʁaːɡə/word by word
The English phrase "I have a question" is translated into German as ich habe eine Frage.
Meaning: I have a question (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Because the word Frage is feminine, you must use the indefinite article eine rather than ein.
How does it change in a sentence?
If your question is directed at a specific person, use the preposition an followed by the accusative case. If your question is regarding a specific topic or subject, use the preposition zu followed by the dative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈfʁaːɡə/
Did you know?
- The German word Frage comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *preḱ-, which means to ask or pray.
- The word Frage can be used in the phrase in Frage kommen, which means to be a possibility or a candidate for something.
- If a German speaker says das steht außer Frage, they are not asking a question but stating that something is 'beyond question' or certain.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Frage an Sie.I have a question for you.This sentence shows how to direct a question to someone using the form ich habe eine Frage.Tatoeba #1653571 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2358794 by CK
- Ich habe eine Frage an ihn.I have a question for him.This sentence shows how to direct a question to him using the form ich habe eine Frage.Tatoeba #5462830 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3917336 by CH
- Ich habe eine Frage zu dir!I have a question about you!This sentence shows how to express having a question about someone using the form ich habe eine Frage.Tatoeba #13559409 by Jaroslav_Dubo123, translation #13558130 by Jaroslav_Dubo123
- Guten Tag, ich habe eine FrageGood day, I have a question
- Entschuldigen Sie die Störung, ich hätte da eine FrageExcuse the interruption, I have a question
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Example conversation
A student is asking a teacher for help in a classroom.
- LauraEntschuldigung, ich habe eine Frage.Excuse me, I have a question.
- FelixJa, Laura? Was möchtest du wissen?Yes, Laura? What would you like to know?
- LauraWann beginnt die Prüfung?When does the exam start?
- FelixDie Prüfung beginnt morgen um neun.The exam starts tomorrow at nine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I have a question” translations and entries ich habe eine Frage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ich, Habe, eine, Frage) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Frage, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
