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announcement
An official or public statement about something that will take place or happen in the future.
Die Firma machte eine offizielle Ankündigung zu ihrer neuen Produktlinie.
The company made an official announcement about its new product line.
sign / indication
A sign or omen that points to an upcoming event.
Die dunklen Wolken waren eine klare Ankündigung des Gewitters.
The dark clouds were a clear sign of the thunderstorm.
'Die Ankündigung' (the announcement) is the noun form of the separable verb 'ankündigen' (to announce). The ending '-ung' forms feminine nouns that refer to an action or its result.
Die Ankündigung des neuen Projekts erfolgte per E-Mail.
The announcement of the new project was made by email.
When a person or organization makes information public, this is often expressed with the fixed phrase 'eine Ankündigung machen' (to make an announcement).
Der Präsident wird heute Abend eine wichtige Ankündigung machen.
The president will make an important announcement this evening.
The content of an announcement is often described more precisely by a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that) or an infinitive construction with 'zu' (to).
Die Ankündigung, dass die Schule geschlossen bleibt, kam überraschend.
The announcement that the school would remain closed came as a surprise.
In the figurative sense, 'Ankündigung' (announcement/sign) is often a sign in nature. In this case, it is usually used with the verb 'sein' (to be) and the preposition 'von' (of) or 'für' (for).
Der erste Schnee ist oft eine Ankündigung des Winters.
The first snow is often a sign of winter.
sign / indication
Both words can refer to an upcoming event. However, an „Anzeichen“ is an observable indication without any intentional communication, whereas an „Ankündigung“ is a deliberate, usually public statement about it. Use „Anzeichen“ for perceived clues and „Ankündigung“ for a communicated announcement.
Der Wetterdienst veröffentlichte eine Ankündigung des kommenden Sturms.
The weather service published an announcement about the approaching storm.
Die dunklen Wolken waren ein Anzeichen für den kommenden Sturm.
The dark clouds were a sign of the approaching storm.
