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to proclaim
To publicly and solemnly announce or declare something important or fundamental. The term has an official and often historical character.
Am 9. November 1918 wurde vom Balkon des Reichstags die Republik proklamiert.
On November 9, 1918, the republic was proclaimed from the balcony of the Reichstag.
to proclaim
To announce something with great emphasis or conviction, often in an exaggerated or theatrical tone.
Nach nur einem Date proklamierte er, die Frau seines Lebens gefunden zu haben.
After just one date, he proclaimed that he had found the woman of his life.
'Proklamieren' (to proclaim) is a formal, elevated word. It is used for important, official, or solemn announcements, not for everyday messages.
Der Künstler proklamierte den Beginn einer neuen Kunstrichtung.
The artist proclaimed the beginning of a new art movement.
The verb 'proklamieren' (to proclaim) is transitive and always requires an accusative object. This object is the thing that is being announced.
Die Organisation proklamierte ihre Ziele auf einer Pressekonferenz.
The organization proclaimed its goals at a press conference.
In its official meaning, 'proklamieren' (to proclaim) is often connected with state or historical events. Typical objects are 'die Republik' (the republic), 'die Unabhängigkeit' (independence), 'ein Manifest' (a manifesto), or 'den Frieden' (peace).
Nach langen Verhandlungen wurde endlich der Frieden proklamiert.
After long negotiations, peace was finally proclaimed.
This meaning is often used in a slightly ironic or exaggerated way when someone announces a personal opinion very loudly and with conviction. It then sounds theatrical.
Er proklamierte vor allen Gästen, dass dies die beste Party des Jahres sei.
He proclaimed in front of all the guests that this was the best party of the year.
to announce / proclaim
Both words can describe an important public announcement. “Verkünden” usually emphasizes making a message known, while “proklamieren” highlights the official, solemn, and often historical character of the act of declaring it. “Verkünden” fits an ordinary public announcement, while “proklamieren” is more appropriate for a fundamental official act.
Die Übergangsregierung proklamierte die neue Republik feierlich auf dem Hauptplatz.
The transitional government solemnly proclaimed the new republic in the main square.
Die Übergangsregierung verkündete die Gründung der neuen Republik.
The transitional government announced the founding of the new republic.
