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 (clarification)
Etymology
Comes from the prefix 'des-' (negation) plus 'Information'. It is a cognate with the English word 'disinformation'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'des-' as being equivalent to 'dis-' in English. This makes the meaning 'not information' or 'false information' very clear.