VERB
informieren/ɪnfɔʁˈmiːʁən/to inform; to notify; to find out (reflexive)
informieren is a German verb that means to inform, to notify, or to find out (reflexive). It is pronounced /ɪnfɔʁˈmiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "informierte" and the past participle is "informiert".
Definitions
1.to give someone information; to notify(communication)
a.to tell someone something officially or formally
Der Arzt informiert die Patientin über die Behandlungsmöglichkeiten.—The doctor informs the patient about the treatment options.
2.to find out about; to get informed(reflexive: sich informieren)
a.to gather information for oneself
Ich habe mich im Internet über das Thema informiert.—I found out about the topic on the internet.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | informieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | informiere |
| Present (du) | informierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | informiert |
| Preterite (ich) | informierte |
| Participle II | informiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | informierte |
| Imperative (singular) | informiere |
| Imperative (plural) | informiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "informieren" mean in English?
- "informieren" means to inform, to notify, or to find out (reflexive). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "informieren"?
- "informieren" is pronounced /ɪnfɔʁˈmiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "informieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "informieren" is "informiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "informieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "informieren" becomes "informierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "informieren"?
- "informieren" is a verb in German.
