For your information Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˌɪnfɝˈmeɪʃən/, /ɪnˈfɔɹˈmeɪʃən
for-YOOR in-fer-MAY-shun
fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /ˌɪnfəmˈeɪʃən
for-YAW in-fuh-MAY-shun
Definition
An expression used to give someone information you think they should know, sometimes in a neutral or slightly annoyed way.
Usage & Nuances
Often shortened to 'FYI' in writing, especially in emails. In speech, it can be neutral or carry a sarcastic/annoyed tone depending on context. Typically used before stating the information you want someone to know.
Spanish: para tu información - para que lo sepasPortuguese (BR): para sua informação - só para você saberPortuguese (PT): para tua informação - só para saberesChinese (Simplified): 供你参考 - 提醒你一下Chinese (Traditional): 供你參考 - 提醒你一下Hindi: आपकी जानकारी के लिएArabic: للعلم - لمعلوماتكBengali: আপনার জানার জন্য - জানিয়ে রাখলামRussian: к вашему сведению - для вашего сведенияJapanese: ご参考までに - ご参考Vietnamese: để bạn biết - cho bạn biếtKorean: 참고로 - 알려드리자면Turkish: bilginize - bilgin olsunUrdu: آپ کی اطلاع کے لیےIndonesian: sebagai informasi - untuk diketahui
Example Sentences
For your information, the meeting starts at 9 a.m.
basic
I'm not going to the party tonight, for your information.
basic
For your information, the library is closed on Sundays.
basic
Just for your information, the boss already knows about the delay.
natural
For your information, I did send the report yesterday, so please check your inbox.
natural
FYI, the deadline has been moved up to Friday.
natural