German Phrase
Welche Infos brauch ich, bevor ich anrufe?
Meaning
The speaker is asking what pieces of information should be gathered or prepared before making a phone call. It’s a practical question often asked in business or personal contexts.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are about to call someone—whether it’s a client, a colleague, a service desk, or a friend—and you want to make sure you have all the necessary details at hand.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelcheInfosbrauchich,bevorichanrufe?
Interrogative adjective
"Welche" is used to ask about specific items and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
Colloquial noun
"Infos" is the informal short form of "Informationen" and is used in spoken German.
Verb contraction
"brauch" is the colloquial contraction of "brauche" (first‑person singular of "brauchen").
Subordinating conjunction
"bevor" introduces a subordinate clause and pushes the verb to the end of that clause.
Verb placement
In the "bevor" clause, the verb "anrufe" appears at the end, following German verb‑final rule.
🗨In Conversation
Welche Infos brauch ich, bevor ich anrufe?
What information do I need before I call?
Du solltest den Namen, die Telefonnummer und den Grund des Anrufs bereithalten.
You should have the name, the phone number, and the reason for the call ready.
✕Common Mistakes
Welche Infos brauche ich, bevor ich anrufe?
"brauche" is grammatically correct but sounds formal; the colloquial "brauch" matches the casual tone of the sentence.
Welche Infos brauch ich, vor ich anrufe?
"vor" is a preposition and cannot replace the subordinating conjunction "bevor" in this context.
Welche Infos brauch ich, bevor ich anrufe?
In very formal contexts, use "Informationen" instead of the colloquial "Infos".
↔Alternatives
Welche Informationen benötige ich, bevor ich anrufe?
What information do I need before I call?
Was muss ich wissen, bevor ich anrufe?
What must I know before I call?
Welche Daten soll ich vor dem Anruf bereithalten?
Which data should I have ready before the call?
Cultural Tip
In German business culture, preparing a short agenda before a call is considered professional. While "Infos" is perfectly fine in casual conversation, in formal emails or presentations you might prefer the full form "Informationen". Also, using "bevor" signals a clear, logical sequence, which Germans appreciate in structured communication.