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leaflet
A single printed sheet of paper that contains information, advertising, or a political appeal and is distributed in public places for quick and wide circulation. Synonyms are flyer or handout.
Studenten verteilten Flugblätter, um auf die Demonstration aufmerksam zu machen.
Students distributed leaflets to draw attention to the demonstration.
The word is made up of 'Flug' (flight) and 'Blatt' (sheet/leaf). The idea behind it is that these sheets are supposed to 'fly' quickly and widely, meaning they are passed from person to person.
In der Fußgängerzone hat mir jemand ein Flugblatt in die Hand gedrückt.
In the pedestrian zone, someone pressed a leaflet into my hand.
Common verbs used with 'Flugblatt' (leaflet) are 'verteilen' (to distribute), 'entwerfen' (to design), 'drucken' (to print), and 'lesen' (to read). They describe the entire life cycle of a leaflet.
Die Aktivisten haben die ganze Nacht Flugblätter gedruckt.
The activists printed leaflets all night.
Although 'Flugblatt' (leaflet) can also be used for advertising, the word often has a political or activist undertone. It is frequently associated with protests or historical resistance movements.
Die Widerstandsgruppe „Weiße Rose“ ist für ihre Flugblätter bekannt.
The resistance group 'White Rose' is known for its leaflets.
poster
'das Plakat' and 'das Flugblatt' can both show information or advertising. The most important difference is how they are used: a 'Plakat' is large and usually hangs on a wall, an advertising column, or another public place. A 'Flugblatt' is a single sheet that is handed out or taken along. They can be confused because both are printed paper and are often used for advertising or notices. If something hangs somewhere and many people are supposed to see it, 'Plakat' fits. If someone receives it in their hand, 'Flugblatt' is more likely.
In der Fußgängerzone verteilt ein Verein Flugblätter gegen Lärm.
In the pedestrian zone, an association is handing out leaflets against noise.
Vor dem Kino hängt ein großes Plakat für den neuen Film.
A large poster for the new film is hanging in front of the cinema.