die Benachrichtigung
Translation
notification, message, alert, advice
Examples
Ich habe viele Benachrichtigungen erhalten.
I have received many notifications.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Erhalt der Benachrichtigung.
Please confirm receipt of the notification.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a notification about sth. ((über+4)) I received a notification about the change.
to get a notification from sb./sth. ((von+3)) She got a notification from the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mitteilung (communication), Meldung (report); Antonyms: Verschweigen (concealment)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to make something happen) + 'Nachricht' (news, message) + the suffix '-ung' (nominalization). Literally 'the act of giving a message'.
Memory Tips
Think of the notifications on your phone. When new 'Nachricht' (news) arrives, your phone gives you a 'Benachrichtigung'.