Auskunft

information, inquiry

noun OWS-koonft Rare

Also means

directory enquiries

Usage Note

Auskunft is the standard term for requested information given to a person; Auskunft erteilen ('to provide information') and um Auskunft bitten ('to ask for information') are essential collocations.

Examples

"Könnten Sie mir bitte Auskunft über die Öffnungszeiten geben?"

Natural Translation

Could you please give me information about the opening hours?

Literal Translation

Could you me please information about the opening-hours give?

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