noun
notification
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Bescheid: commonly means 'notification' or 'notice' and 'answer/information'. It’s a masculine noun (der Bescheid), plural Bescheide. Often used in phrases: jemandem Bescheid sagen/geben (give someone notice) — the recipient takes dative. Also used in legal/admin contexts for an official decision or determination.
Examples
Ich gebe dir Bescheid, wenn ich mehr weiß.
I'll let you know when I know more.
Die Firma gab den Mitarbeitern rechtzeitig Bescheid, bevor die Veränderungen in Kraft traten.
The company informed the employees in good time before the changes came into effect.
Ich warte noch auf den Bescheid von der Behörde.
I'm still waiting for the notification from the authority.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a small official paper with the stamp 'BESCHEID' on it.
Der Bescheid — imagine a boss (masculine) handing you a notice: 'der Bescheid'.
Notes
Bescheid is frequently used in set phrases like 'Bescheid sagen' (to let someone know).