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information / insight
Information or insight that provides clarity about a matter that was previously unclear. Mostly used in the phrase 'Aufschluss geben' (to provide information/insight).
Die Analyse der Daten gab Aufschluss über das veränderte Kundenverhalten.
The analysis of the data provided insight into the changed customer behavior.
The word derives from the verb 'aufschließen' (to unlock/open up). Figuratively speaking, an 'Aufschluss' is therefore the 'unlocking' or 'opening up' of a topic in order to make it understandable.
Die Untersuchung soll Aufschluss über die Unfallursache bringen.
The investigation is intended to provide information about the cause of the accident.
You can recognize the geological meaning from words like 'Gestein' (rock), 'Mineralien' (minerals), or 'Steinbruch' (quarry). In all other cases, it is about new information or insight.
Ein DNA-Test gab Aufschluss über die Herkunft des Mannes.
A DNA test provided information about the man's origin.
This word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'Aufschluss über etwas (accusative) geben' (to provide information/insight about something). It describes that a piece of information creates clarity.
Die Studie gibt Aufschluss über die Lesegewohnheiten der Deutschen.
The study provides insight into the reading habits of Germans.
The expression 'Aufschluss geben' (to provide information/insight) belongs more to formal written language, for example in reports, academic texts, or news.
Die Befragung der Zeugen gab leider keinen Aufschluss über den Tathergang.
Unfortunately, the questioning of the witnesses provided no information about the course of events.
information
'die Information' and 'der Aufschluss' can both provide knowledge about something. 'Information' is the general word for a message, information, or an individual piece of content. 'Aufschluss' is used when information explains something unclear or makes it easier to understand. The word very often appears in the phrase 'Aufschluss geben' (to provide information/insight). If you simply mean a normal piece of information, 'Information' is more natural. If you want to say that it makes an open question clearer, 'Aufschluss' fits better.
Der Test gibt Aufschluss darüber, warum das Gerät nicht funktioniert.
The test provides insight into why the device is not working.
Wir bekommen morgen weitere Informationen zum Termin.
We will get more information about the appointment tomorrow.