asking
word · lemma: ask
/ˈæskɪŋ/
AS-king
/ˈɑːskɪŋ/
AHS-king
Definition
The act of requesting information or making a request from someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Asking' can refer to requesting either information ('asking a question') or an object/action ('asking for help'). Common collocations: 'asking about', 'asking for', 'asking if'. It can sound polite or informal depending on the phrasing.
Spanish: preguntar - pedirPortuguese (BR): perguntar - pedirPortuguese (PT): perguntar - pedirChinese (Simplified): 询问 - 请求Chinese (Traditional): 詢問 - 請求Hindi: पूछना - माँगनाArabic: سؤال - طلبBengali: জিজ্ঞাসা করা - চাওয়াRussian: спрашивание - просьбаJapanese: 尋ねること - 質問することVietnamese: hỏi - yêu cầuKorean: 묻기 - 요청Turkish: sorma - istemeUrdu: سوال کرنا - مانگناIndonesian: bertanya - meminta
Example Sentences
Thanks for asking—I'm doing great!
natural
She is asking a question in class.
basic
I am asking for help with my homework.
basic
They keep asking about the results.
basic
People have been asking if we're open on Sundays.
natural
Stop asking so many questions and just listen for a moment.
natural