Information
/ˌɪnfɔʁmaˈtsjoːn/feminine
The English phrase information can be translated into German as Information. Wiktionary also lists Auskunft.
Meaning: communicable knowledge (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Information | /ˌɪnfɔʁmaˈtsjoːn/ | feminine |
| Auskunft | /ˈaʊ̯sˌkʊnft/ | feminine |
The term refers to communicable knowledge. While in English 'information' is uncountable, in German, Information is a countable noun. You can use the plural form Informationen when referring to multiple pieces of data or facts.
Which one should you use?
Use Information when referring to abstract knowledge, data or facts. In contrast, use Auskunft when referring to a specific piece of information provided by a person or a service desk, such as directions or travel times.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Information is Informationen, which is frequently used when referring to multiple pieces of data or facts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌɪnfɔʁmaˈtsjoːn/
Did you know?
- The distinction between Information and Auskunft is so strong that using Information to ask for train times might sound like you are asking for a general lecture on trains.
- The word Auskunft is built from the components for 'out' and 'coming', suggesting that information is something that 'comes out' to you.
- In legal contexts, Auskunftsrecht refers to the specific 'right to information', a legal entitlement to receive data from an entity.
Examples in context
- Wo ist die Auskunft?Where's the information desk?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of an information desk using Auskunft.Tatoeba #744364 by samueldora, translation #28397 by CK
- Wo ist die Information?Where's the information counter?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of an information counter using Information.Tatoeba #8516757 by Luiaard, translation #7713155 by CK
- Ist diese Information richtig?Is this information right?This sentence is useful for checking the accuracy of a single piece of Information.Tatoeba #594362 by samueldora, translation #58401 by CK
- Bitte geben Sie mir alle relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema.Please provide me with all the relevant information on this matter.
- Wo kann ich eine zuverlässige Auskunft über die Fahrpläne erhalten?Where can I get reliable information about the timetables?
- Ich habe gestern von ihm Informationen über das Projekt erhalten.Yesterday, I received information about the project from him.
- Hast du irgendwelche Infos über das Konzert?Do you have any info about the concert?
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are looking at a travel brochure.
- JuliaHast du schon die Information über das Hotel gelesen?Have you already read the information about the hotel?
- JulianNein, ich suche noch nach der passenden Information.No, I am still looking for the right information.
- JuliaHier steht die Information zu den Preisen.The information about the prices is here.
- JulianDanke, Julia, das hilft mir sehr.Thanks, Julia, that helps me a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “information” translations and entries Information, Auskunft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Auskunft, Information, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
