Die Ankündigung
Example: Die Ankündigung des neuen Films hat viele begeistert.
Definition
"die Ankündigung" refers to the act or instance of announcing or making something known publicly, often involving important news or events. It is commonly used to indicate the formal declaration or notification of forthcoming information, such as in the phrase 'Die Ankündigung des neuen Films hat viele begeistert.'
Etymology
The word "die Ankündigung" comes from the German verb "ankündigen," which means 'to announce.' It combines "an-" (a prefix meaning 'on' or 'upon') with "kündigen" (to declare or notify). The root "kündigen" itself traces back to Old High German "kundigen," meaning 'to make known.' Did you know? The notion of 'making known' has been central to communication for centuries, reflected in this word.
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"Die Ankündigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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