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noun

die Ankündigung, -en

announcement

Eine Nachricht, die mitteilt, dass etwas bald passieren wird.

Definition & meaning

The German word Ankündigung refers to the act of informing someone about something that is going to happen in the future.

  1. Official notice or proclamation: It is often used for formal statements, such as a company announcing a new product, a government declaring a new policy, or a public event being advertised.
  2. Notification or warning: It can also refer to the act of letting someone know in advance that an event, a visit, or a consequence is imminent (e.g., the announcement of a strike).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Ankündigung) and the plural form is die Ankündigungen.
  • Word origin: The word is derived from the verb ankündigen (to announce). It consists of the prefix an- (indicating direction or the start of an action) and the noun Kündung (derived from the Middle High German künden, meaning "to make known" or "to inform"). The suffix -ung is used to turn the verb into a feminine noun representing an action or a result.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Bekanntmachung (a formal public announcement)
  • Mitteilung (a message or notification)
  • Avis (a formal notice, often used in banking or logistics)
  • Proklamation (a proclamation)
  • Vorankündigung (a preliminary announcement or teaser)

Antonyms:

  • Geheimhaltung (keeping something secret/secrecy)
  • Verschweigen (the act of withholding information)

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Examples

Der Bürgermeister macht eine Ankündigung.noun

The mayor is making an announcement.

Eine Ankündigung wurde am Brett im Rathaus angebracht.noun

An announcement was posted on the board in town hall.

Die Ankündigung des Konzerts fand großen Anklang.noun

The concert announcement was very well received.

Die Ankündigung des Ereignisses fand auf der Webseite statt.noun

The announcement of the event took place on the website.

Die Ankündigung kommt morgen früh.noun

The announcement comes tomorrow morning.

Die Ankündigung höherer Preise hat viele Kunden verärgert.noun

The announcement of higher prices angered many customers.

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