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To communicate something officially or publicly so that a larger group of people learns about it.
Die Gewinner des Wettbewerbs werden nächste Woche bekanntgegeben.
The winners of the competition will be announced next week.
'Bekanntgeben' (to announce) is a separable verb. The prefix 'bekannt' goes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Chef gibt heute die Beförderungen bekannt.
The boss is announcing the promotions today.
The verb is made up of 'bekannt' (known) and 'geben' (to give). So the literal meaning is 'bekannt machen' (to make known) or 'zur Kenntnis geben' (to bring to someone's attention).
Die Universität wird die neuen Studiengebühren bald bekanntgeben.
The university will announce the new tuition fees soon.
This verb is often used to communicate official information. Typical objects are: 'Ergebnisse' (results), 'eine Entscheidung' (a decision), 'einen Termin' (a date/appointment), 'Pläne' (plans), or 'die Gewinner' (the winners).
Die Regierung wird bald neue Maßnahmen bekanntgeben.
The government will soon announce new measures.
'Bekanntgeben' (to announce) belongs to formal language. You often find it in news reports and official announcements from companies or authorities.
Das Unternehmen wird die Quartalsergebnisse offiziell bekanntgeben.
The company will officially announce the quarterly results.
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'bekannt machen' and 'bekanntgeben' mean almost the same thing in this context: information is communicated officially or publicly. 'bekanntgeben' is a single verb and often sounds somewhat more official. 'bekannt machen' consists of two words and is also correct, especially for news, dates, or decisions. Learners can easily confuse the forms because they look very similar and can be used in the same way. The important thing is the grammar: you say 'etwas bekanntgeben' or 'etwas bekannt machen' (to announce something).
Der Verein gibt den neuen Trainingsplan am Freitag bekannt.
The club will announce the new training schedule on Friday.
Die Schule macht morgen die Ergebnisse bekannt.
The school will announce the results tomorrow.