ankündigen
announce
Etwas offiziell mitteilen, das in der Zukunft passieren wird.
The German word "ankündigen" is a verb meaning "to announce" or "to give notice of something".
- It is made up of the words:
- "An" (prefix meaning "at" or "to")
- "kündigen" (verb meaning "to terminate" or "to give notice")
Here, "kündigen" in the sense of notifying or announcing something officially.
Similar words:
- "bekanntgeben" (to announce, make known)
- "mitteilen" (to inform, communicate)
- "anprangern" (to denounce, less neutral than "ankündigen")
Differences:
- "Ankündigen" focuses on pre-announcing or signaling upcoming events or actions.
- "Bekanntgeben" implies making something publicly known, often immediately.
- "Mitteilen" is broader, simply conveying information to someone.
- "Anprangern" has a negative tone, meaning to sharply criticize rather than announce.
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Examples
Ich kündige die Veranstaltung rechtzeitig an.verb
I announce the event in advance.
Er wird sein neues Projekt heute ankündigen.verb
He will announce his new project today.
Der Direktor kündigt die Veranstaltung an.verb
The director announces the event.
Er wird das Konzert frühzeitig ankündigen.verb
He will announce the concert in advance.
Die Firma kündigt neue Produkte an.verb
The company announces new products.
Gestern kündigten die Lehrer den Wechsel des Stundenplans an.verb
Yesterday the teachers announced the change of the timetable.
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