How to Say ‘To let someone know’ in German
Bescheid geben
buh-SHYTE GAY-ben
[buh-SHYTE GAY-ben]
💬 Usage Tip: [Bescheid geben] is a fixed expression meaning [let someone know], not literally [give notice]. You'll often add the person: [Bitte geben Sie mir Bescheid.]
Phrase Breakdown
Bescheid
[buh-SHYTE]
notice
In this expression, it means information or a message you give to someone.
Ich möchte rechtzeitig Bescheid geben, falls ich storniere.
I would like to let you know in good time if I cancel.
geben
[GAY-ben]
to give
Part of the fixed phrase 'Bescheid geben', meaning to inform someone.
Sie sollten früh Bescheid geben, wenn sich etwas ändert.
You should let them know early if something changes.
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