interrogative

• Adjektiv, das einen Satztyp, einen Nebensatz oder ein Wort beschreibt, das eine Frage stellt. Es kann auch eine fragende Haltung oder einen fragenden Blick bezeichnen.

An adjective used to describe a type of sentence, clause, or word that asks a question.

1. Relating to verbs in the interrogative moodC1formal

   Describing a verb form used to ask a question, often involving inversion or auxiliary verbs.

   Zum Fragemodus gehörend

   • In English, the interrogative mood often requires an auxiliary verb.
   • The sentence 'Are you coming?' uses an interrogative verb structure.
   • She studied the interrogative forms in French grammar.

   Synonymeinterrogatoryquestioning

2. Having the nature of an interrogationB2formal

   Relating to or characterized by questioning; used to ask for information.

   Fragend, auf Fragen bezogen

   • The detective's interrogative tone made the suspect nervous.
   • His interrogative gaze demanded an honest answer.
   • The report had an interrogative style, posing many questions.

   Synonymeinquiringinquisitiveinterrogatoryprobingquestioning

• Substantiv, das einen Satz oder eine Konstruktion bezeichnet, die eine Frage stellt; wird von einigen Linguisten als eigener grammatischer Modus betrachtet.

A noun referring to a sentence or construction that asks a question, often considered by some linguists to represent a distinct grammatical mood.

1. Question formB2formal

   A sentence or phrase used to ask a question, seeking information or a reply.

   Fragesatz

   • 'Where are you going?' is an interrogative.
   • In English, an interrogative often begins with a question word.
   • The teacher explained how to form an interrogative in French.

   Synonymeinterrogationqueryquestion

2. C1formal

   A grammatical mood used to express questions, considered by some linguists as a distinct mood.

   Interrogativ

   • The interrogative mood is used to ask for information.
   • Some languages mark the interrogative mood with a specific verb form.
   • Linguists debate whether the interrogative is a separate mood or a type of declarative.

   Synonymeinterrogative mood