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demonstration / rally
A public gathering or demonstration, usually outdoors, where people express their opinion on a political or social issue.
Am Samstag findet eine große Kundgebung gegen Rassismus statt.
A large demonstration against racism is taking place on Saturday.
The word is derived from the verb 'kundgeben' (to announce/make known), which means 'etwas bekannt machen' (to make something known). The ending '-ung' turns it into a noun that describes an action or event.
Die Gewerkschaft gab die Pläne für die Kundgebung bekannt.
The trade union announced the plans for the demonstration.
Certain verbs are often used with 'Kundgebung' (demonstration/rally): you can 'organisieren' (organize) or 'abhalten' (hold) a demonstration, and you can 'teilnehmen' (take part) in one.
Tausende Menschen nahmen an der Kundgebung für den Frieden teil.
Thousands of people took part in the rally for peace.
The purpose of the demonstration is often expressed with the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'gegen' (against) to show the participants' position.
Die Organisation plant eine Kundgebung für mehr Umweltschutz.
The organization is planning a demonstration for more environmental protection.
demo
Both words refer to a public event where people express their opinion. A Demo can also take the form of a protest march through the streets. A Kundgebung is usually a gathering at a fixed location, often with public speeches.
Die Kundgebung findet mit mehreren Reden auf dem Marktplatz statt.
The rally is held in the market square and features several speeches.
Die Demo zieht vom Bahnhof durch die Innenstadt.
The demonstration marches from the train station through the city center.
