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.
proclamation
The spreading or preaching of a religious message or doctrine.
Die Verkündung des Evangeliums ist eine zentrale Aufgabe der christlichen Mission.
The proclamation of the Gospel is a central task of Christian mission.
'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.
announcement
Both words refer to publicly communicating important information. „Bekanntgabe“ is the more general term for this kind of announcement, whereas „Verkündung“ is a particularly formal public announcement, for example of a law or judgment. Use „Verkündung“ when the ceremonial or official form is the focus.
Die Verkündung des neuen Gesetzes erfolgte heute bei einer offiziellen Sitzung.
The new law was formally proclaimed today at an official meeting.
Die Bekanntgabe der neuen Regelung erfolgte heute auf der Internetseite der Stadt.
The new regulation was announced today on the city's website.
