die Nachricht
Translation
message, news, report, piece of information
Examples
Ich habe eine Nachricht von dir bekommen.
I received a message from you.
Die Nachrichten kommen um 20 Uhr.
The news is on at 8 PM.
Das sind gute Nachrichten.
That is good news.
Grammar Patterns
a message ((from sb.)) eine Nachricht von j-m I got a message from my friend.
news ((about sth.)) eine Nachricht über et4 There is good news about the economy.
to watch ((the news)) die Nachrichten sehen We watch the news every evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mitteilung (communication), Botschaft (message), Meldung (report)
Etymology
From 'nach' (after, according to) + 'richten' (to direct, set right). Information directed to someone.
Memory Tips
Remember that the plural, 'die Nachrichten', specifically means 'the news' on TV or radio.