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What Does Asking Mean?

Verb

  • To say something in order to get an answer or information.
  • To request something from someone.

Asking — Full Explanation

Asking is when you want information or help, so you say a question. For example, if you want to know where your toy is, you might ask, 'Where is my toy?'.

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Asking Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पूछना

poochhna

पूछना

poochhna

सवाल करना

sawaal karna

kannada
ಕೋರುವುದು (Kōruvudu)

koruvudu

ಕೋರಿಕೆ (Kōrike)

korike

ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ (Praśne)

prashne

bengali
জিজ্ঞাসা

jiggasa

প্রশ্ন করা

proshno kora

জিজ্ঞাসা করা

jiggasa kora

spanish
preguntar en español

preguntar

pregunta en español

pregunta

preguntando en español

preguntando

Asking Synonyms

Asking Antonyms

Asking in Sentences

  • Asking questions helps us learn.
  • I am asking my teacher for advice.
  • She is asking her friend to join the game.
  • He is asking for a story before bed.
  • They are asking about the stars in the sky.

💬 Asking Chat: Listen In!

Snacks During CricketSharing

Maya: "Rohan, can I have one more murukku, please?"

Rohan: "No, this is my last one. I’ve been waiting for it."

Maya: "But you already had three! I’m just asking for one."

Rohan: "You’re always asking for my snacks during the cricket match."

Maya: "Only because Paati’s murukku tastes better when we share and shout at the TV."

Paatiplayers can’t hear you, you know.": "What’s all this shouting? The

Maya: "Paati, I was just asking Rohan for one murukku and he said no."

Rohan: "She’s not just asking, she’s staring at my plate like a hungry tiger."

Paati: "Hmm, asking is fine, but tigers don’t always get what they want."

Maya: "So if I’m asking, I also have to be okay if he says no?"

Paati: "Yes, kanna. Asking is gentle, not grabbing."

Rohan: "Okay… since you were asking and not grabbing, I’ll break this one into two."

Maya: "Deal! Next over, I’m asking Appa for more chai to dip it in."

Paati: "See? Good asking, good sharing, and extra chai for everyone."

Frequently Asked Questions About Asking

What does 'asking' mean?
Asking means to say something to someone in order to get information or to request something.
How do you pronounce 'asking'?
You pronounce 'asking' like this: 'as-king'.
What is the origin of the word 'asking'?
The word 'asking' comes from the Old English word 'ascian', which means to demand or request.
What is the meaning of 'asking' in Bengali?
The word 'asking' in Bengali is 'জিজ্ঞাসা' (Jijñāsā).

Facts & Quotes About Asking

Fact: Asking questions helps you learn new things! Curious kids often discover amazing facts.
Proverb: Ask and you shall receive, meaning if you ask for help, you might get it!
Quote: "The only stupid question is the one not asked." - Unknown