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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.
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Both words refer to a public message about something planned. Ankündigung mainly points ahead to a future event, while Bekanntmachung emphasizes the official publication of information for the public or a group. For a scheduled event, Ankündigung is often the better choice; for an official publication, Bekanntmachung is more appropriate.
Die Stadt veröffentlichte die Bekanntmachung zur geplanten Straßensperrung.
The city published the notice about the planned road closure.
Die Ankündigung der neuen Ausstellung weckte schon vor der Eröffnung großes Interesse.
The announcement of the new exhibition sparked great interest even before the opening.
