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Für den Artikel sammelte der Reporter wichtige Hintergrundinformationen über die politische Lage.
For the article, the reporter gathered important background information about the political situation.
This word is made up of 'Hintergrund' (background) and 'Information' (information). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Der Sprecher gab keine weiteren Hintergrundinformationen zu dem Vorfall.
The spokesperson gave no further background information about the incident.
Although the singular form exists, the word is very often used in the plural ('Hintergrundinformationen' — background information / background details), because people usually refer to several details or facts that form a context.
Wir benötigen mehr Hintergrundinformationen, um die Situation beurteilen zu können.
We need more background information in order to assess the situation.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'sammeln' (to collect/gather), 'recherchieren' (to research), 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to receive/get), or 'liefern' (to provide). The topic is often introduced with 'zu' (on/about) or 'über' (about).
Die Journalistin recherchiert Hintergrundinformationen über den Politiker.
The journalist is researching background information about the politician.
