Query Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkwiɹi

KWEE-ree

UK

kwˈiəɹi

KWEER-ee

Definition

A query is a question, often asked formally or officially, to get information. In computing, it also refers to a request for data from a database.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in business, tech, and customer support. In IT, a 'database query' is a technical term. Can be a noun or verb ('to query'). Less casual than 'question' or 'ask'.

• Spanish: consulta - pregunta
• Portuguese (BR): consulta - pergunta
• Portuguese (PT): consulta - pergunta
• Chinese (Simplified): 查询 - 疑问
• Chinese (Traditional): 查詢 - 疑問
• Hindi: प्रश्न - पूछताछ
• Arabic: استفسار - سؤال
• Bengali: প্রশ্ন - জিজ্ঞাসা (সরকারি/প্রযুক্তি)
• Russian: запрос - вопрос (официальный/технический)
• Japanese: 問い合わせ - クエリ（データベース）
• Vietnamese: truy vấn - câu hỏi (chính thức)
• Korean: 질의 - 문의
• Turkish: sorgu - soru (resmî/bilişim)
• Urdu: سوال (رسمی/تکنیکی) - استفسار
• Indonesian: kueri - pertanyaan (resmi/teknis)

Example Sentences

I have a query about my order.

basic

You can send your query by email.

basic

The website has a page for common queries.

basic

If you have any queries, please let me know.

natural

Her query was answered right away by the support team.

natural

The manager will query the database for last month’s sales.

natural