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to update
To bring software, a program, or a system to a newer, more current version.
Du solltest dein Betriebssystem regelmäßig updaten, um Sicherheitslücken zu schließen.
You should update your operating system regularly to close security gaps.
to update someone
Colloquially, to bring someone up to date; to inform them about the latest developments.
Kannst du mich kurz updaten, was in der Besprechung entschieden wurde?
Can you quickly update me on what was decided in the meeting?
'Updaten' (to update) is a loanword from English. It is conjugated like a regular German verb. The past participle for the perfect tense is 'geupdatet' and is formed with the auxiliary verb 'haben'.
Ich habe gestern Abend mein Handy geupdatet.
I updated my phone yesterday evening.
You can recognize the meaning from the object: if the object is software, an app, or a device, it refers to a technical update. If the object is a person, it means to inform someone.
Ich muss dringend meine Antiviren-Software updaten.
I urgently need to update my antivirus software.
The word is standard in IT. In general colloquial language, especially in the meaning of 'informing someone', it is often perceived as modern, but also as informal or as an Anglicism.
In der Firma wird erwartet, dass wir unsere Projektpläne täglich updaten.
At the company, we are expected to update our project plans daily.
When you inform a person, the fixed structure is: 'jemanden (Akkusativ) updaten' (to update someone, accusative). Optionally, you can add what you are informing them about with 'über + Akkusativ' (about + accusative).
Der Chef hat uns über die neuen Pläne geupdatet.
The boss updated us on the new plans.
to inform
Informieren is the neutral choice when someone receives information about a matter. Updaten can be used in the same area, but it is colloquial and usually emphasizes finding out the latest status or recent developments.
In der Kaffeepause updatet Mia das Team kurz über den aktuellen Stand des Projekts.
During the coffee break, Mia briefly updates the team on the project's current status.
Im offiziellen Bericht informiert Mia das Team über den aktuellen Stand des Projekts.
In the official report, Mia informs the team about the project's current status.
