die Auskunft
Translation
information, inquiry, information desk
Examples
Können Sie mir bitte eine Auskunft geben?
Could you please give me some information?
Die Auskunft am Bahnhof ist dort drüben.
The information desk at the station is over there.
Er bat um Auskunft über die Abfahrtszeiten.
He asked for information about the departure times.
Grammar Patterns
Auskunft ((über+4)) geben to give information about sth. The official gave information about the new rules.
um Auskunft bitten to ask for information I would like to ask for information.
Similar Words
Information, Nachricht (message), Bescheid (notification)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'ūzkunft', meaning 'outcome, information'. Related to 'kennen' (to know) and 'künden' (to announce).
Memory Tips
Think of 'aus' as 'out' and '-kunft' as coming/knowledge. You are getting knowledge 'out' of someone or a system.