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nachfassen

to follow up, probe further

verb NAKH-fas-sen Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Nachfassen in conversation means to ask follow-up questions or press a point already raised; beim Interview nachfassen means to follow up during the interview. Common in journalism and interviews.

Examples

"Die Journalistin fasste nach, als der Politiker auswich."

Natural Translation

The journalist followed up when the politician evaded.

Literal Translation

The journalist followed-up when the politician evaded.

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