informieren
Translation
to inform, to notify, to find out
Examples
Ich informiere dich über den Plan.
I'll inform you about the plan.
Er informierte sich über die Nachrichten.
He got informed about the news.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((über+4)) to inform (sb.) about (sth.) Ich informiere dich über den Plan.
sich ((über+4)) to get informed/find out about (sth.) Er informierte sich über die Nachrichten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benachrichtigen (to notify), mitteilen (to share information), unterrichten (to instruct)
Etymology
Originates from the Latin 'informare,' meaning 'to shape' or 'to form an idea.' It's a direct relative of the English 'to inform.'
Memory Tips
Remember this by its connection to 'information.' The reflexive version, 'sich informieren,' is common and means 'to get informed' or 'to find out'.