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Translation

to ask, to request

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Word origin

From Old High German bittan, cognate with English bid.

Origin
Old High German
Root
bittan
English cognates
bid

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with haben

Examples

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May I ask you for a favour?

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He asked his boss for a day off.

, erscheinen.

We were asked to arrive on time.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 8: Words 561-570.