Informieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Informieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to inform", "to notify" or "to advise".

Essential properties of "informieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: informieren
Simple past: informierte
Participle: informiert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "informieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To provide information to someone"

Definition: "To provide information or data to someone about something."
Translation(s): to inform, to notify, to advise
Synonym(s): benachrichtigen, mitteilen, unterrichten
Antonym(s): verschweigen
Related word(s): Auskunft geben, in Kenntnis setzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte Sie über die neuesten Entwicklungen informieren.I would like to inform you about the latest developments.
Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn es Neuigkeiten gibt.Please inform me if there is any news.
Die Polizei wird die Öffentlichkeit über den Vorfall informieren.The police will inform the public about the incident.

2.) "To get informed about something"

Definition: "To obtain information or knowledge about something."
Translation(s): to get informed, to find out, to inquire
Synonym(s): sich erkundigen, sich kundig machen
Antonym(s): ignorieren
Related word(s): nachforschen, recherchieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte mich über die Möglichkeiten des Studiums informieren.I would like to inform myself about the study opportunities.
Bevor Sie eine Entscheidung treffen, sollten Sie sich gründlich informieren.Before making a decision, you should thoroughly inform yourself.
Er hat sich online über das neue Produkt informiert.He informed himself online about the new product.

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