Inform about Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnˈfɔɹm/ /əˈbaʊt
in-FORM uh-BOWT
ɪnfˈɔːm/ /ɐbˈaʊt
in-FAWM uh-BOWT
Definition
To give someone information or notify them about a particular topic, event, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal; often used in business or official contexts. Common structures: 'inform (someone) about (something)'. Don't use with people directly (say 'inform you about the change', not 'inform about you'). Can be replaced by 'let (someone) know about' in casual conversation.
Spanish: informar sobre - avisar dePortuguese (BR): informar sobre - avisar sobrePortuguese (PT): informar sobre - avisar deChinese (Simplified): 告知…关于 - 通知…有关Chinese (Traditional): 告知…關於 - 通知…有關Hindi: के बारे में सूचित करना - बतानाArabic: إبلاغ عن - إعلام بBengali: জানানো - অবহিত করাRussian: сообщить о - информировать оJapanese: 〜について知らせる - 〜について報告するVietnamese: thông báo về - báo vềKorean: ~에 대해 알리다 - ~에 대해 통보하다Turkish: hakkında bilgilendirmek - hakkında bilgi vermekUrdu: کے بارے میں اطلاع دینا - کے بارے میں آگاہ کرناIndonesian: memberitahu tentang - menginformasikan tentang
Example Sentences
Please inform about any changes to the schedule.
basic
We will inform about the results by email.
basic
She always informs about important news quickly.
basic
Could you inform me about the meeting details later?
natural
They forgot to inform us about the change in location.
natural
Management will inform employees about the new policy tomorrow.
natural