die Befragung
survey, questioning
Definition
nounMeanings
- 1.survey
- 2.questioning
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Light-verb construction 'Antrag stellen' (to file an application)Funktionsverbgefüge 'Antrag stellen'
- Nominal style of academic and administrative GermanNominalstil der Wissenschafts- und Amtssprache
Examples
Die Befragung der Zeugen dauerte Stunden.
The questioning of the witnesses took several hours.
Die Befragung dauerte Stunden.
The questioning lasted two hours.
Bei der Befragung schwieg der .
During the questioning the man stayed silent.
Die Befragung der Kunden brachte neue Ideen.
The survey of the customers brought new ideas.
Die begann mit der Befragung.
The police began the questioning.
Nach der Befragung durfte er .
After the questioning he was allowed to leave.
Die Befragung ergab interessante Antworten.
The survey produced interesting answers.
An der Befragung nahmen Menschen teil.
A thousand people took part in the survey.
Die Befragung der war .
The survey of the students was voluntary.
Eine Befragung ist .
Another questioning is planned.