Ask Meaning in English
word
/ˈæsk/
ASK
/ˈɑːsk/
AHSK
Definition
To say something in order to get an answer, information, or permission from someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb used in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently appears in phrases like 'ask a question', 'ask for help', and 'ask permission'. Be careful not to confuse 'ask' with 'tell', as they have different meanings (request vs. give information).
Spanish: pedir - preguntarPortuguese (BR): pedir - perguntarPortuguese (PT): pedir - perguntarChinese (Simplified): 问 - 询问Chinese (Traditional): 問 - 詢問Hindi: पूछना - मांगनाArabic: سأل - طلبBengali: জিজ্ঞাসা করা - প্রশ্ন করা - অনুরোধ করাRussian: спросить - задавать (вопрос) - проситьJapanese: 尋ねる - 質問する - 頼むVietnamese: hỏi - yêu cầuKorean: 묻다 - 질문하다 - 부탁하다Turkish: sormak - istemekUrdu: پوچھنا - درخواست کرناIndonesian: bertanya - meminta
Example Sentences
Can I ask you a question?
basic
She asked for some water.
basic
They ask for help when they need it.
basic
I need to ask you something important.
natural
Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
natural
She asked him to explain the problem again.
natural