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Information, ideas, advice, or contributions that one receives or gives for a task, project, or discussion.
Für die Planung des Projekts brauchen wir noch den Input aus der Marketingabteilung.
For the project planning, we still need input from the marketing department.
'Input' (input) is a direct loanword from English and has become established in the German language. It is used especially in professional and technical contexts.
Danke für deinen Input, das hilft uns sehr weiter.
Thanks for your input; that helps us a lot.
The meaning can be recognized from context. In the office or in creative projects, 'Input' (input) means ideas and contributions. In technology and IT, 'Input' (input) refers to data or signals that are entered into a system.
Wir brauchen noch Input vom Design-Team für das neue Logo.
We still need input from the design team for the new logo.
In everyday office language, 'Input' (input) is often combined with the verbs 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to get), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'sammeln' (to collect). Adjectives like 'wertvoll' (valuable), 'wichtig' (important), or 'kreativ' (creative) are also common.
Könnt ihr mir bitte bis morgen euren Input zu diesem Thema geben?
Could you please give me your input on this topic by tomorrow?
The word 'Input' (input) is typical of modern office language and project management. It is often used in meetings, emails, and discussions in professional settings.
Der Chef hat um mehr Input von den Mitarbeitern gebeten.
The boss asked for more input from the employees.
contribution / post
'der Beitrag' and 'der Input' can both mean something that someone gives to a discussion, task, or project. 'der Beitrag' sounds more general and often somewhat more concrete: it can be an idea, work, money, or a visible part of the result. 'der Input' usually means information, ideas, or advice that helps others continue working. The word is very common in work and project contexts. Learners may confuse the words because both can be a kind of participation or contribution. As a simple guide: 'Beitrag' emphasizes someone's own share or contribution, while 'Input' emphasizes helpful information or thoughts.
Im Gespräch gibt die Kollegin guten Input für die Planung der Reise.
During the conversation, the colleague gives good input for planning the trip.
Nach dem Gespräch schreibt jeder seinen Beitrag für den gemeinsamen Bericht.
After the discussion, everyone writes their contribution to the joint report.