information booth
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information booth
A booth, often at trade fairs, events, or in public places, where people can get information about a specific topic, organization, or product.
Am Infostand der Universität konnte man sich über die verschiedenen Studiengänge informieren.
At the university's information booth, you could find out about the different degree programs.
'Infostand' is a compound of the short form 'Info' for 'Information' (information) and 'der Stand' (stand/booth). Here, a Stand is a small, temporary sales or presentation area.
Auf der Messe gab es einen Infostand zu erneuerbaren Energien.
At the trade fair, there was an information booth about renewable energy.
To describe a position, you use 'am Infostand' (at the information booth). To express movement toward it, you say 'zum Infostand' (to the information booth).
Wir trafen uns am Infostand in der Eingangshalle.
We met at the information booth in the entrance hall.
At an information booth, you can 'informieren' (get information), 'Fragen stellen' (ask questions), 'Broschüren bekommen' (get brochures), or 'Material mitnehmen' (take materials with you). An information booth is often also 'betreut' (staffed/supervised) by personnel.
Am Infostand konnte ich alle meine Fragen zum neuen Produkt stellen.
At the information booth, I was able to ask all my questions about the new product.
state of knowledge
Kenntnisstand refers to the knowledge that a person or group has about a topic. An Infostand, by contrast, is a specific booth at a public place or event where visitors can obtain information.
Am Infostand erhalten die Besucher weitere Informationen zum Energiesparen.
Visitors can get more information about saving energy at the information booth.
Eine kurze Befragung zeigt den Kenntnisstand der Besucher zum Energiesparen.
A short survey shows the visitors’ state of knowledge about saving energy.
