No. 2,993 in German
auskunft
"Auskunft" means "information" or "answer."
In a sentence
Ich frage nach Auskunft über die Öffnungszeiten.
I am asking for information about the operating hours.
'Auskunft' here denotes 'information' or 'details' about a specific inquiry.
Die freundliche Dame gibt mir eine Auskunft über die neuesten Angebote.
The friendly lady provides me with information about the latest offers.
'Auskunft' is used as a noun meaning 'information provided' or 'reply to an inquiry.'
Ich besuchte das Auskunftsbüro am Bahnhof, um mich über Zugverbindungen zu informieren.
I visited the information desk at the train station to learn about train connections.
In this sentence, 'Auskunft' refers to an office or service specifically dedicated to providing information.
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