die Ansage, -n
announcement
Eine Information oder Mitteilung, die laut oder öffentlich gemacht wird, damit andere sie hören oder verstehen können.
The German word "Ansage" is a noun meaning "announcement", "message", or "instruction". It is composed of:
- An (preposition/prefix meaning "to" or indicating direction)
- Sage (from the verb sagen meaning "to say")
So, "Ansage" literally translates to "a saying to" or "a spoken message".
Similar words:
- Durchsage (public announcement, e.g., over a loudspeaker)
- Mitteilung (communication, message)
- Bekanntgabe (declaration, notice)
Difference:
- Ansage often refers to a brief, direct spoken announcement or instruction, sometimes in a public or formal context (e.g., train announcements, sports calls).
- Durchsage usually emphasizes announcements over loudspeakers.
- Mitteilung is more general, as any kind of communicated information.
- Bekanntgabe tends to be formal, focusing on official declarations.
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Examples
Seine Ansage veränderte die Situation komplett.noun
His announcement completely changed the situation.
Seine Ansage machte alle aufmerksam.noun
His announcement made everyone pay attention.
Die Ansage im Zug war sehr deutlich.noun
The announcement on the train was very clear.
Eine Ansage kommt plötzlich durch die Lautsprecher.noun
An announcement suddenly comes through the speakers.
Eine Ansage wird gleich im Zug durchgegeben.noun
An announcement will be made on the train shortly.
Warum wurden die Ansagen nicht wiederholt?noun
Why weren't the announcements repeated?
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