noun

die Information, -en

information

Es sind Daten oder Wissen, die jemandem helfen, etwas zu verstehen oder zu lernen.

Definition & meaning

Information means information: knowledge or details communicated about a person, event, subject, or situation.

It can also mean a piece of information or, in certain contexts, an official notice or briefing. The plural Informationen is commonly used for several pieces of information.

Grammar & Word origin

Gender: feminine — die Information
Plural: die Informationen
Pronunciation: in-for-ma-TSI-on
Word formation: Related to the verb informieren (“to inform”). The word ultimately comes from Latin informātiō, meaning “explanation” or “instruction.”

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no exact everyday antonym. Desinformation () means deliberately misleading information, while Fehlinformation () means incorrect information.

Related words have slightly different uses:

die Auskunft () is information given in response to a request, such as directions or an answer.
der Hinweis () is a clue, tip, or brief piece of information that draws attention to something.
die Nachricht () is news or a message, often about a recent event.
die Mitteilung ( is a communication or announcement, often official.