question

A noun referring to a sentence or phrase used to ask for information, clarification, or an answer.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее предложение или фразу, используемую для запроса информации, уточнения или ответа.esSustantivo que designa una oración o frase utilizada para pedir información, aclaración o respuesta; también puede referirse a un asunto, tema o problema que se plantea para ser tratado o resuelto.frNom désignant une phrase ou une expression utilisée pour demander une information, une précision ou une réponse, ainsi que le sujet ou le point à traiter ou à débattre.deSubstantiv, das einen Satz oder eine Äußerung bezeichnet, mit der Informationen erfragt, etwas geklärt oder eine Antwort verlangt wird; auch eine offene oder zu klärende Angelegenheit, ein Problem oder ein Thema.ptSubstantivo que designa uma frase ou enunciado usado para pedir informação, esclarecimento ou resposta; também pode indicar um problema, assunto ou ponto a ser discutido ou resolvido.zh名词，指用来询问信息、请求澄清或要求回答的句子或短语。也可指需要讨论或解决的疑难问题。arاسم يدل على عبارة أو جملة تُطرح لطلب معلومة أو استفهام أو توضيح أو اختبار. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى مسألة أو قضية تحتاج إلى بحث أو جواب.

1. Sentence asking for information A1 formal

   A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or to elicit a response.

   • Do you have any questions about the assignment?
   • The teacher asked an interesting question.
   • She wrote down all the questions from the lecture.

   ruВопросespreguntafrQuestion (demande d'information)deFrageptPerguntazh问题arسؤال

   Synonyms: inquiryinterrogationinterrogativequery

2. Doubt or uncertainty B1 formal

   A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

   • I have no question about his honesty.
   • There is still some question regarding the decision.
   • His loyalty is beyond question.

   ruСомнениеesdudafrdoute, incertitudedeZweifelptDúvidazh疑问arشك

   Synonyms: doubthesitationmisgivingqualmreservationskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonyms: assurancecertaintyconfidenceconviction

3. Issue or matter for discussion B2 formal

   A topic or problem that is being considered or discussed.

   • The main question is how to fund the project.
   • This raises an important question about privacy.
   • The committee will address the question at the next meeting.

   ruВопросesCuestión o asunto en discusiónfrQuestion, sujet de discussiondeFrageptQuestãozh问题arمسألة

   Synonyms: concernissueitemmatterpointproblempropositionsubjecttopic

   Antonyms: answerresolutionresponsesolution

• questions plural form
• questions' possessive plural form
• question's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of asking for information by posing a question or expressing doubt.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие спрашивать информацию, задавая вопрос или выражая сомнение.esVerbo que significa preguntar o interrogar a alguien para obtener información, y también expresar duda o poner en cuestión algo.frVerbe signifiant demander une information en posant une question, ou exprimer un doute, mettre en cause.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Informationen zu erfragen, indem man eine Frage stellt, oder Zweifel bzw. Bedenken auszudrücken.ptVerbo que indica o ato de pedir informação, fazendo uma pergunta, ou de expressar dúvida sobre algo.zh动词，表示询问信息、提出问题，或表示对某事怀疑、质疑。arفعل يدل على طلب المعلومات بالسؤال، أو التشكيك في أمر ما وإبداء الشك فيه.

1. Ask for information A1 formal

   To ask someone for information by speaking or writing.

   • She questioned him about his plans for the weekend.
   • The teacher questioned the students on the lesson.
   • Police questioned the witness for hours.

   ruСпрашиватьesPreguntar para obtener informaciónfrInterroger, poser une questiondeFragenptPerguntarzh询问arيَسْأَل

   Synonyms: askcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   Antonyms: answer

2. Express doubt B1 formal

   To have or express doubt about something; to challenge the truth or validity.

   • I question the accuracy of that report.
   • Many people question whether the policy will work.
   • He questioned the need for such a large expense.

   ruВыражать сомнениеescuestionar, poner en dudafrremettre en questiondeZweifel ausdrückenptExpressar dúvidazh表示怀疑arالتشكيك في الأمر

   Synonyms: challengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   Antonyms: acceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust

• questioned past participle
• questioned past simple
• questioning present participle
• questions third person singular