ich habe eine Frage zu
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈfʁaːɡə t͡sə/word by word
The English phrase "I have a question regarding" is translated into German as ich habe eine Frage zu.
A formal way to introduce a question about a specific topic or subject.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ich habe eine Frage zu means "I have a question to", where zu functions as the preposition for "regarding" or "about" in this context.
Which one should you use?
While ich habe eine Frage zu is standard, using Ich habe eine Frage bezüglich… is a more formal alternative that requires the genitive case.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition zu in this phrase always requires the dative case for the noun that follows it.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈfʁaːɡə tsə/
Did you know?
- While ich habe eine Frage zu is polite, Germans often avoid starting a request with 'I have a question' and instead go straight to the question to be more direct.
- The word Frage shares an ancient root with the English word 'pray', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to ask' or 'to entreat'.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Frage bezüglich des ProjektsI have a question regarding the project
- Ich möchte mich erkundigen, wie der Prozess funktioniertI would like to inquire about how the process works
- Ich habe 'ne Frage zu deiner ReiseI have a question regarding your trip
- Entschuldigung, ich habe eine Frage bezüglich der Veranstaltung morgen.Excuse me, I have a question regarding the event tomorrow.
- Hey, ich habe 'ne Frage zu deinem neuen Auto.Hey, I have a question about your new car.
- Ich habe eine Frage zu dem Vertrag.I have a question regarding the contract.
- Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrer E-Mail.I have a question regarding your email.
- Ich habe eine Frage zu diesem Projekt.I have a question regarding this project.
Example conversation
Sarah is talking to Maximilian in an office setting.
- SarahMaximilian, ich habe eine Frage zu dem Bericht.Maximilian, I have a question regarding the report.
- MaximilianGerne, worum geht es genau?Gladly, what is it about exactly?
- SarahEs geht um die neuen Zahlen.It is about the new numbers.
- MaximilianLass uns das kurz besprechen.Let's discuss that briefly.
