die Nachricht
Translation
message, news, report
Examples
Ich schaue jeden Abend die Nachrichten.
I watch the news every evening.
Ich habe eine Nachricht von dir bekommen.
I received a message from you.
Grammar Patterns
((to watch/listen to)) ((the news)) to watch/listen to the news I watch the news on TV.
((to get/send)) ((a message)) to get/send a message I got a message from him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Meldung (report), die Botschaft (message)
Etymology
From 'nach' (after) + 'richten' (to direct, report). Literally, something reported after the fact.
Memory Tips
Remember that the plural form, 'die Nachrichten', usually means 'the news', while the singular 'die Nachricht' means 'a message'.