proclamation / announcement
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proclamation
The formal and public announcement of something important, such as a law, a judgment, or an official decision.
Alle warteten schweigend auf die Verkündung des Urteils durch den Richter.
Everyone waited in silence for the judge's proclamation of the verdict.
'Verkündung' (proclamation / announcement) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'verkünden' (to proclaim / announce). Both words belong to the word family of 'Kunde' (news, information) and describe the official announcement of something. The ending '-ung' turns the action of the verb into a noun.
Der Präsident wird seine Entscheidung morgen verkünden.
The president will announce his decision tomorrow.
'Verkündung' (proclamation / announcement) is very often used with a genitive object that indicates WHAT is being announced. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Die Verkündung des Wahlergebnisses verzögerte sich um Stunden.
The announcement of the election result was delayed by hours.
The word 'Verkündung' (proclamation / announcement) is used almost exclusively in formal, official, or ceremonial contexts. It is often found in legal, administrative, or church language.
Die Verkündung der neuen Verordnung erfolgte durch den Minister.
The proclamation of the new regulation was made by the minister.
You can tell from the context whether an official announcement or a religious message is meant. Words like 'Urteil' (judgment), 'Gesetz' (law), or 'Ergebnisse' (results) point to the formal meaning, while 'Evangelium' (Gospel) or 'Botschaft' (message) point to the religious context.
Alle warteten auf die Verkündung des Siegers.
Everyone waited for the announcement of the winner.
publication / release
'die Veröffentlichung' and 'die Verkündung' both mean that something is made publicly known. 'Veröffentlichung' is especially used for works and texts, for example books, films, music, or studies. 'Verkündung' sounds more formal and is more suitable for important official decisions, laws, or judgments. They can be confused because in both cases something becomes public. In practical terms: for a work, you are more likely to say 'Veröffentlichung'; for an official decision, you are more likely to say 'Verkündung'.
Vor der Verkündung des Urteils war es im Gerichtssaal sehr still.
Before the verdict was announced, the courtroom was very quiet.
Nach der Veröffentlichung des Romans gab die Autorin viele Interviews.
After the publication of the novel, the author gave many interviews.