Ankündigen
Example: Die Firma wird nächste Woche neue Produkte ankündigen.
Definition
"ankündigen" means to formally announce or make known a plan, event, or intention in advance, usually to inform others about something upcoming. For example, a company might "ankündigen" new products before their release to generate interest.
Etymology
The word "ankündigen" comes from the German prefix 'an-' meaning 'at' or 'on,' combined with 'kündigen,' which means 'to announce' or 'to terminate.' Originally, "kündigen" related to making something known or giving notice, so "ankündigen" evolved to specifically mean announcing something beforehand. Did you know? The root 'kündigen' is related to the English word 'counsel,' reflecting the idea of communicating important information.
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"Ankündigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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