German word

Information

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnfɔʁmaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninformation

Example

Kannst du mir mehr Informationen dazu geben?

Can you give me more information about it?

Illustration for Information (information)

More examples

Wir sollten die Informationen untereinander austauschen.

We should exchange the information among ourselves.

Core concept

A packet of facts, guidance, or news passed to someone so a situation becomes clearer.

Common phrases

  • Informationen bereitstellen

    provide information

  • Informationen anfordern

    request information

  • Informationen austauschen

    exchange information

Similar words

Auskunft: A specific answer given in response to a question.
Nachricht: A short message or piece of news sent to someone.
Daten: A set of facts expressed through numbers or text.
Tipp: Brief advice that helps guide an action or decision.

Definition in German

Daten, Kenntnisse oder Nachrichten, die zur Kenntnisnahme oder Entscheidungsfindung weitergegeben werden.

Word origin

German Information comes through Latin informatio, from informare, meaning 'to shape or instruct', and developed as a term for conveyed knowledge.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English information, German Information has a plural, Informationen, which is common for separate pieces or details.

Opposites

  • Unwissenheitignorancenoun

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