die Desinformation
Translation
disinformation, misinformation
Examples
Desinformation verbreitet sich schnell online.
Disinformation spreads quickly online.
Wir müssen gegen Desinformation kämpfen.
We must fight against disinformation.
Grammar Patterns
to spread ((sth.)) to spread disinformation They are deliberately spreading disinformation.
Similar Words
Falschmeldung (false report), Propaganda; Antonyms: Information, Aufklärung (enlightenment)
Etymology
From the prefix 'des-' (negation, opposite) and 'Information'. It's a direct cognate of the English 'disinformation'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'des-' works just like 'dis-' in English, meaning 'not' or 'bad'. So, it's 'bad information'.