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information
A piece of information, detail, or statement that one gives or passes on. Very often used in the plural to describe a collection of data or facts.
Für die Anmeldung ist die Angabe Ihrer Adresse erforderlich.
Providing your address is required for registration.
boasting
Colloquial for bragging or exaggerated showing off about one's own abilities or possessions.
Seine teure Uhr ist doch nur reine Angabe.
His expensive watch is really just showing off.
'Die Angabe' (information / boasting) is the noun related to the verb 'angeben' (to state / to show off). The verb has two meanings: 'to give information' and, colloquially, 'to brag'. Both meanings are also found in the noun.
Er hat sein Alter falsch angegeben.
He stated his age incorrectly.
In the meaning 'Information' (information), the word is very often used in the plural: 'die Angaben' (the details / information). It then refers to a collection of data or details, for example in a form.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihre persönlichen Angaben.
Please check your personal information.
The phrase 'nach Angaben von...' means 'according to...' or 'according to information from...'. It is often used in news reports and formal reports to name a source.
Nach Angaben der Polizei gab es keine Verletzten.
According to the police, there were no injuries.
The meaning 'Prahlerei' (boasting) is colloquial. In this case, the word is used as an uncountable noun and expresses a negative judgment.
Sein Gerede über seinen Reichtum ist doch nur Angabe.
His talk about his wealth is really just boasting.
information
Information is the general term for knowledge about a particular matter. Angabe refers especially to a specific detail that someone provides or that is specifically requested. Information is appropriate for general content, while Angabe is usually used for individual pieces of data in a form.
Im Anmeldeformular fehlt noch die Angabe Ihres Geburtsdatums.
Your date of birth is still missing from the registration form.
Die Information zur Anmeldung steht auf der Kursseite.
The information about registration is on the course page.
