proclamation / annunciation
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proclamation / announcement
The official and public announcement of something important, such as a law, a judgment, or news.
Alle warteten gespannt auf die Verkündigung der Prüfungsergebnisse.
Everyone waited anxiously for the announcement of the exam results.
Annunciation / proclamation
In the Christian faith, the announcement of the birth of Jesus by the angel Gabriel to Mary. More generally, also the spreading and preaching of a religious message.
Das berühmte Gemälde zeigt die Szene der Verkündigung.
The famous painting shows the scene of the Annunciation.
'Die Verkündigung' (the proclamation / annunciation) is the noun related to the verb 'verkündigen' (to proclaim / to announce). The verb derives from the old word 'kund' (known). A Verkündigung is therefore the act of 'kundzutun' (to make known) or announcing something important.
Der König ließ seinen Erlass im ganzen Land verkündigen.
The king had his decree proclaimed throughout the land.
This word is mainly used in formal, official, or solemn contexts. For everyday messages, it is too strong and sounds unnatural.
Die Verkündigung des Urteils wird für morgen erwartet.
The pronouncement of the verdict is expected tomorrow.
Common combinations refer to official acts: 'die Verkündigung eines Gesetzes' (the proclamation of a law), 'eines Urteils' (of a judgment), or 'von Wahlergebnissen' (of election results).
Nach der Verkündigung des Wahlergebnisses gab es Jubel und Proteste.
After the announcement of the election result, there were cheers and protests.
You can recognize the religious meaning from words like 'Engel' (angel), 'Maria' (Mary), 'Glaube' (faith), or 'Predigt' (sermon). When 'die Verkündigung' (the Annunciation) is capitalized and used on its own, it usually refers to the biblical event.
In der Kirche sprach der Priester über die Verkündigung des Evangeliums.
In church, the priest spoke about the proclamation of the Gospel.
proclamation / announcement
Both words can refer to the public proclamation of a religious message. „Die Verkündigung“ is especially well established for this purpose and often suggests a religious message or sermon, while „die Verkündung“ places more emphasis on the formal act of announcing something. In a religious context, „Verkündigung“ is usually the more appropriate choice.
Die Verkündigung der Weihnachtsbotschaft gehört zum Gottesdienst.
The proclamation of the Christmas message is part of the church service.
Die Verkündung der neuen Lehre erfolgte am Ende der Predigt.
The new doctrine was proclaimed at the end of the sermon.
