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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.
to publish
“Veröffentlichen” highlights making data or a document publicly accessible. “Bekanntgeben,” by contrast, emphasizes the act of communicating something so that a larger group learns about it. “Veröffentlichen” is more suitable for a report available online, while “bekanntgeben” is more suitable for an official announcement.
Die Firma gibt die neuen Geschäftszahlen auf einer Pressekonferenz bekannt.
The company announces the new business figures at a press conference.
Die Firma veröffentlicht ihren Jahresbericht auf ihrer Website.
The company publishes its annual report on its website.
