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Fragenkatalog
📖 What exactly is a Fragenkatalog?
A Fragenkatalog (article: der) is a systematically compiled list or collection of questions on a specific topic or for a particular purpose. It's often used for preparing for exams, interviews, surveys, or structuring discussions.
Imagine you have an exam and receive a list of possible questions – that's a typical Fragenkatalog.
⚠️ The only possible article for this word is der. No other articles are used.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-og → mostly masculine.
🧐 Grammar Spotlight: Der Fragenkatalog
The word "Fragenkatalog" is a masculine noun. Here is its declension:
Declension (Singular)
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Fragenkatalog |
| Genitive | des | Fragenkatalogs / Fragenkataloges |
| Dative | dem | Fragenkatalog |
| Accusative | den | Fragenkatalog |
Declension (Plural)
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Fragenkataloge |
| Genitive | der | Fragenkataloge |
| Dative | den | Fragenkatalogen |
| Accusative | die | Fragenkataloge |
💡 Example Sentences
- Der Lehrer verteilte den Fragenkatalog für die mündliche Prüfung.
(The teacher distributed the list of questions for the oral exam.) - Die Antworten zu diesem Fragenkatalog finden Sie am Ende des Dokuments.
(You can find the answers to this question catalogue at the end of the document.) - Wir müssen noch einen Fragenkatalog für das Bewerbungsgespräch erstellen.
(We still need to create a list of questions for the job interview.)
✍️ How to use "Fragenkatalog"?
The term Fragenkatalog is frequently used in formal and semi-formal contexts, especially when referring to a structured collection of questions:
- Education (Bildungswesen): For exam preparation (e.g., Fragenkatalog for the driving test, for exams - Klausuren).
- Human Resources (Personalwesen): For structured interviews (e.g., a standardized Fragenkatalog for applicants - Bewerber).
- Research & Surveys (Forschung & Umfragen): As a basis for questionnaires (Fragebögen) or interviews in market research or social research.
- Authorities & Administration (Behörden & Verwaltung): In application processes or official tests (e.g., Fragenkatalog for naturalization - Einbürgerung).
It implies a certain completeness or systematic approach, more so than a simple 'Frageliste' (question list).
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
For the Article: Think of der Katalog (the catalogue). A catalogue is often substantial and important, perhaps stereotypically 'male' (der). The Fragenkatalog is just a specific type of catalogue, so it's also der.
For the Meaning: The word is a compound: Fragen (questions) + Katalog (catalogue). So, it literally means a catalogue full of questions. Quite straightforward!
🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Frageliste (die): A simpler, often less structured list of questions.
- Fragensammlung (die): Similar to Fragenkatalog, emphasizes the collection aspect.
- Fragebogen (der): Often used when the questions are intended to be filled out directly (with answer fields).
- Prüfungsfragen (die, Plural): Specifically questions for an exam.
Antonyms (Conceptual Opposites):
- Antwortenkatalog (der): A catalogue of answers (the counterpart to a Fragenkatalog).
- Themenliste (die): A list of topics, not specific questions.
🚨 Caution: Not every German word for "list" fits. An Einkaufsliste (shopping list) is not a Fragenkatalog!
😂 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Fragenkatalog beim Marathon mitgemacht?
Er wollte mal sehen, ob er auch laufende Fragen beantworten kann!
(Why did the question catalogue participate in the marathon?
It wanted to see if it could also answer 'running questions'! - 'laufende Fragen' can mean 'current/ongoing questions' or literally 'running questions')
📜 A Poem about the Word
Ein Katalog, doch nicht voll Waren,
Nein, voller Fragen, seit vielen Jahren.
Zur Prüfung, zum Test, zum Interview,
Der Fragenkatalog, er hilft im Nu.
Strukturiert und wohlgeordnet,
Wissen wird hier angefordert.
(A catalogue, but not full of goods,
No, full of questions, for many moods.
For exams, for tests, for interviews bright,
The Fragenkatalog helps with all its might.
Structured and well-arranged,
Knowledge here is exchanged.)
❓ A Little Riddle
Ich bin eine Liste, lang und breit,
Voller Fragen für die Prüfungszeit.
Manchmal auch im Jobgespräch,
Bring ich Wissen an den Tag, ganz keck.
Was bin ich?
(... Auflösung: der Fragenkatalog)
(I am a list, long and wide,
Full of questions for the exam tide.
Sometimes used in job interviews too,
I bring knowledge to light, it's true.
What am I?
... Solution: der Fragenkatalog)
🧩 Word Building Blocks: Der Fragenkatalog
The word Fragenkatalog is a Kompositum, meaning it's composed of multiple words:
In German compound nouns, the last word (Grundwort) determines the gender of the entire word. Since Katalog is masculine (der Katalog), der Fragenkatalog is also masculine.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Fragenkatalog?
The noun "Fragenkatalog" is always masculine. The correct form is: der Fragenkatalog. The plural is "die Fragenkataloge".