ask for

• Verbaler Ausdruck, mit dem man jemanden um etwas bittet oder den Wunsch äußert, etwas zu erhalten; auch im Sinne von verlangen oder anfragen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate requesting something from someone or expressing a desire for something.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Request somethingformal

   To express a desire or need for something to be given or done.

   bitten um

   • She asked for a glass of water.
   • He asked for help with his homework.
   • They asked for more time to complete the project.

   Synonymecall fordemandpetitionrequestseeksolicit

2. Invite troubleinformal

   To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems or negative consequences.

   Ärger provozieren

   • Driving that fast is just asking for an accident.
   • Leaving your wallet on the table is asking for it to be stolen.
   • By insulting the boss, he was asking for trouble.

   Synonymecourtinviteprovoketempt

Grundverbask