How do you say "I need to let you know." in German?

"I need to let you know." in German is "Ich muss Bescheid geben.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I need to let you know.’ in German

Q: What does "Ich muss Bescheid geben." mean in English?

"Ich muss Bescheid geben." means "I need to let you know." in English. Usage tip: [Bescheid geben] is a set phrase for [let someone know]. German often uses [muss] here where English might prefer [need to]: [Ich muss Bescheid geben.]

Ich muss Bescheid geben.

ikh moos buh-SHYTE GAY-ben

[ikh moos buh-SHYTE GAY-ben]

💬 Usage Tip: [Bescheid geben] is a set phrase for [let someone know]. German often uses [muss] here where English might prefer [need to]: [Ich muss Bescheid geben.]

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

The speaker refers to themselves.

Example

Ich muss Bescheid geben., falls ich später komme.

I have to let you know if I am coming later.

muss

[moos]

must

Shows necessity or obligation.

Example

Ich muss Bescheid geben., weil das Restaurant planen muss.

I have to let them know because the restaurant has to plan.

Bescheid geben

buh-SHYTE GAY-ben

inform / let someone know

Common expression meaning to notify someone.

Example

Bitte geben Sie mir Bescheid.

Please let me know.

Words in this phrase

Bescheid

[buh-SHYTE]

notice

In this phrase, it refers to informing or notifying someone.

Example

Ich muss Bescheid geben., wenn sich die Gästezahl ändert.

I have to let them know if the number of guests changes.

geben

[GAY-ben]

give

Part of the expression 'Bescheid geben', meaning to notify.

Example

Ich muss Bescheid geben., bevor die Frist endet.

I have to let them know before the deadline ends.

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