verb
to inform, to let someone know
A2
Means 'to inform' or 'to let someone know'. It can be transitive (jemanden informieren, accusative) or reflexive (sich informieren über + Akk., 'to inform oneself about'). Regular weak verb using haben in perfect tenses. Not separable, no stem changes. Common in formal and everyday communication.
Examples
Bitte informieren Sie mich über den neuen Termin.
Please inform me about the new appointment.
Ich informiere meine Kollegen per E-Mail.
I let my colleagues know by email.
Er informierte sich über die Reise.
He inquired about the trip.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone handing out an information leaflet labeled 'Informieren'.
Like English 'inform' — cognate makes it easy.
Notes
Informieren is a regular weak verb and typically uses 'haben' as auxiliary. Can be reflexive in some contexts (sich informieren = to get information).