die Auskunft, ¨-e
information
Eine Mitteilung oder Antwort, die jemand gibt, wenn man nach bestimmten Informationen fragt.
Definition & meaning
The word "Auskunft" generally refers to information, a piece of intelligence, or a clarification provided to someone who has asked for it.
- Information or data: It is used when someone receives specific facts or details in response to a request (e.g., asking for bus times or office hours).
- Help desk or information service: It can refer to a physical location or a department tasked with providing information to the public, such as at a train station or a company (e.g., "die Auskunft fragen").
Grammar & Word origin
"Auskunft" is a feminine noun (die). It is a compound word derived from the prefix "aus-" (out/out of) and the verb "kunft," which is an older, archaic noun form derived from the verb "kommen" (to come). Etymologically, it implies something that "comes out" or is brought forth to the inquirer.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Kannst du mir Auskunft geben?noun
Can you give me information?
Bitte erteilen Sie mir eine Auskunft zu den Abfahrtszeiten.noun
Please give me information about the departure times.
Können Sie mir Auskunft zu den Abfahrtszeiten geben?noun
Can you give me information about the departure times?
Könnten Sie mir Auskunft geben?noun
Could you give me information?
Eine Auskunft wurde uns am Informationsschalter erteilt.noun
Information was given to us at the information desk.
Die Auskunft benötige ich dringend.noun
I urgently need the information.
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