mitteilen

Mitteilen, or mitteilen in German, is a verb meaning to inform, to communicate information to someone, or to tell someone something. It denotes the act of conveying knowledge or news from one person to another. The verb is separable when conjugated in the present and many other tenses, so the prefix mit- splits off and appears before the verb’s end: Ich teile dir eine Neuigkeit mit.

Grammatical core and usage: Mitteilen is a transitive verb that typically takes a dative recipient and an accusative message or piece of information, as in Ich teile dir die Neuigkeit mit. It can introduce a content clause with dass, as in Ich teile dir mit, dass der Termin verschoben wurde. The past participle is mitgeteilt, used in forms like Ich habe dir die Nachricht mitgeteilt. The passive voice is Es wurde mir mitgeteilt.

Contexts and nuance: Mitteilen is common in both informal and formal contexts, often in professional settings where specific information is conveyed. It can be synonymous with informieren or bekanntgeben, but it emphasizes the act of sharing a particular piece of information rather than a general notification.

Noun form and related terms: The related noun is Mitteilung, meaning a notice, communication, or announcement. Related verbs include informieren (to inform) and bekanntgeben (to announce). Examples: Ich teile dir mit, dass der Termin verschoben wird. Bitte teilen Sie mir mit, ob Sie teilnehmen. Die Mitteilung wurde heute versendet.