verlangen
demand
to ask for strongly or insistently
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demand — to ask for strongly or insistently
To demand something firmly, often with a sense of entitlement or strong expectation; the closest match to "demand".
Die Gewerkschaft fordert bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
Профсоюз требует лучших условий труда.
To claim or assert a right to something; less direct and more formal than "demand".
Er beansprucht mehr Zeit für die Prüfungsvorbereitung.
Он претендует на большее время для подготовки к экзамену.
To insist on getting what is owed, promised, or due; more official and concrete.
Die Bank fordert die ausstehende Zahlung ein.
Банк требует выплатить просроченный платёж.
To ask politely and gently; this is the opposite of demanding, with no pressure.
Ich bitte Sie um ein kurzes Gespräch.
Я прошу вас о коротком разговоре.
To request politely and formally, often in writing or official contexts; far from the force of "demand".
Wir ersuchen um Ihre Unterstützung bei diesem Projekt.
Мы просим вашей поддержки в этом проекте.
A polite request or appeal; it expresses asking, not demanding.
Bitte helfen Sie mir mit dem Formular.
Пожалуйста, помогите мне с формой.
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how to pronounce verlangen
/fɛʁˈlaŋən/
verlangen translation
demand
verlangen transcription
/fɛʁˈlaŋən/
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verlangen meaning: what does it mean?
etwas nachdrücklich oder bestimmt fordern
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