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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.
flyer
Flyer and Flugblatt often refer to a single printed sheet that is distributed publicly. Flyers usually have an advertising purpose and announce things such as special offers or events. Flugblätter can also advertise, but they are particularly associated with information, political demands, or public appeals.
Vor dem Bahnhof verteilt die Initiative ein Flugblatt mit ihrem Aufruf gegen die Schließung des Jugendzentrums.
In front of the train station, the initiative is handing out a leaflet calling for the youth center not to be closed.
Vor dem Bahnhof verteilt das neue Café einen Flyer mit seinem Eröffnungsangebot.
In front of the train station, the new café is handing out a flyer with its opening special.
