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announcement / notice
An official, public message or announcement aimed at the general public or a specific group.
Die Bekanntmachung der Prüfungsergebnisse hängt am schwarzen Brett aus.
The announcement of the exam results is posted on the notice board.
This noun is derived from the verb 'bekanntmachen' (to announce/make known). It consists of 'bekannt' (known), 'machen' (to make), and the ending '-ung', which turns an action or its result into a noun.
Die Bekanntmachung des Gewinners erfolgt nächste Woche.
The announcement of the winner will take place next week.
'Bekanntmachung' (announcement/notice) is a very formal and official word. It is mainly found in administrative, legal, or institutional contexts.
Die Gemeinde hat eine offizielle Bekanntmachung zu den neuen Parkregeln veröffentlicht.
The municipality has published an official announcement about the new parking rules.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'eine Bekanntmachung veröffentlichen' (to publish an announcement), 'herausgeben' (to issue), or 'aushängen' (to post).
Der Verein wird eine Bekanntmachung über das Sommerfest herausgeben.
The club will issue an announcement about the summer festival.
advertisement / report / display
'die Anzeige' and 'die Bekanntmachung' can both communicate something publicly. 'die Anzeige' is usually a short text used to look for, sell, or advertise something. It can be private or business-related. 'die Bekanntmachung' sounds more official and often comes from an authority, school, company, or organization. It informs a group or the public about something important. The words can be confused because both are published. For advertising or searching for something, 'Anzeige' fits better; for official information, 'Bekanntmachung' is more appropriate.
Am Eingang der Schule hängt eine Bekanntmachung zum neuen Stundenplan.
There is a notice about the new timetable hanging at the school entrance.
In der Zeitung steht eine Anzeige für eine kleine Wohnung.
There is an advertisement in the newspaper for a small apartment.