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message
The central statement, lesson, or message that a work such as a film, book, or speech wants to convey.
Die Message des Films ist, dass man seine Träume niemals aufgeben sollte.
The message of the film is that you should never give up on your dreams.
message
A short message, usually sent electronically, for example by text message, messenger service, or email.
Hast du meine Message von heute Morgen bekommen?
Did you get my message from this morning?
The word 'Message' is borrowed directly from English and is also pronounced similarly. It has become established especially in digital communication and colloquial language.
Kannst du mir die Adresse per Message schicken?
Can you send me the address by message?
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. If it is about a phone or computer, it means an electronic message. If people are talking about art, a film, or a speech, it means the central message.
Ich habe deine Message auf dem Handy nicht gesehen.
I didn't see your message on my phone.
When 'Message' means the central statement, it is often combined with verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'vermitteln' (to convey), or 'verstehen' (to understand).
Jeder gute Vortrag sollte eine klare Message haben.
Every good presentation should have a clear message.
Especially in the meaning of 'elektronische Nachricht' (electronic message), 'Message' is very common in everyday and youth language.
Schick mir später einfach eine Message, wann du da bist.
Just send me a message later when you're there.
message / news
Nachricht is the neutral term for a short oral, written, or electronic communication. In this context, Message usually refers to a message sent electronically and sounds more colloquial. For digital messages, both are often possible, but Nachricht works in any register.
Schick mir später kurz eine Message über den Messenger.
Send me a quick message through the messenger app later.
Bitte senden Sie mir eine Nachricht über den Messenger.
Please send me a message through the messenger app.
