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mention
The brief, passing, or deliberate naming of someone or something in spoken or written language.
Die lobende Erwähnung seines Namens in der Zeitung hat ihn sehr gefreut.
The complimentary mention of his name in the newspaper made him very happy.
'Die Erwähnung' (mention) is a noun derived from the verb 'erwähnen' (to mention). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the action or result of mentioning.
Ich möchte das Problem kurz erwähnen.
I would like to mention the problem briefly.
The phrase 'Erwähnung finden' (to be mentioned) is a fixed noun-verb combination. It is a more formal alternative to 'erwähnt werden' (to be mentioned) and is often used in written language.
Sein Beitrag hat in dem Artikel leider keine Erwähnung gefunden.
Unfortunately, his contribution was not mentioned in the article.
The noun 'Erwähnung' (mention) is frequently combined with certain adjectives to specify the type of mention. Typical examples are 'lobende Erwähnung' (honorable/complimentary mention), 'besondere Erwähnung' (special mention), or 'kurze Erwähnung' (brief mention).
Für ihre herausragende Leistung erhielt sie eine besondere Erwähnung.
She received a special mention for her outstanding performance.
To specify who or what is mentioned, 'die Erwähnung' (mention) is often followed by a noun in the genitive or by a possessive pronoun.
Die Erwähnung des neuen Projekts weckte das Interesse der Investoren.
The mention of the new project sparked the investors' interest.
hint / notice
'der Hinweis' and 'die Erwähnung' both have to do with something appearing in a conversation or text. An 'Erwähnung' only means that someone or something is mentioned briefly. A 'Hinweis' has more of a function: it is meant to draw attention to something, help, warn, or lead to information. The words can be confused because a 'Hinweis' is often given through a brief mention. But not every 'Erwähnung' is a 'Hinweis'. If the act of mentioning something is meant to be important and show the reader or listener something, 'Hinweis' fits. If something is only mentioned briefly, 'Erwähnung' fits.
Die kurze Erwähnung des Problems im Bericht reicht dem Chef nicht.
The brief mention of the problem in the report is not enough for the boss.
Der Arzt gibt mir den Hinweis, bei starken Schmerzen sofort anzurufen.
The doctor gives me the advice to call immediately if the pain is severe.