nachhaken
to follow up, to probe further
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to follow up
- 2.to probe further
Grammar
Examples
Bei unklaren Antworten sollte nachhaken.
With unclear answers one should not hesitate to follow up.
Als die blieb, hakte die .
When the answer remained vague, the journalist followed up.
Du solltest der nachhaken.
You should follow up with the boss about the raise.
Geschickt hakte er , er die erfuhr.
Skillfully, he probed further until he learned the truth.
Ich hake noch , um sicherzugehen.
I'd rather follow up once more to be sure.
Wenn antwortet, wir nachhaken.
If nobody answers, we have to follow up by email.
Die hakte , weil die war.
The teacher probed further because the explanation was unclear.
Es lohnt sich, bei Behörden nachzuhaken.
It pays to follow up persistently with the authorities.
Beharrlich hakte der bei dem Zeugen .
The investigator probed the witness persistently.
Falls du hast, hak noch .
If you have doubts, feel free to follow up again.