Verkünden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verkünden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to announce", "to proclaim" or "to declare".

Essential properties of "verkünden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verkünden
Simple past: verkündete
Participle: verkündet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verkünden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To announce, to proclaim (officially)"

Definition: "To announce or proclaim something officially or solemnly."
Translation(s): to announce, to proclaim, to declare, to promulgate
Synonym(s): bekanntgeben, ankündigen, proklamieren
Antonym(s): verschweigen
Related word(s): Ankündigung, Bekanntmachung, Proklamation

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Präsident wird heute Abend die neuen Maßnahmen verkünden.The president will announce the new measures tonight.
Die Ergebnisse der Wahl wurden gestern verkündet.The election results were announced yesterday.
Der Richter verkündete das Urteil vor dem vollen Gerichtssaal.The judge pronounced the verdict before the full courtroom.

2.) "To spread news, to disseminate"

Definition: "To spread or propagate news or information."
Translation(s): to announce, to spread, to disseminate, to publicize
Synonym(s): verbreiten, kundtun, mitteilen
Related word(s): Verbreitung, Mitteilung, Kundgabe

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Medien verkündeten die gute Nachricht in allen Kanälen.The media spread the good news across all channels.
Er verkündete stolz die Geburt seines ersten Kindes.He proudly announced the birth of his first child.
Die Firma hat ihre neuen Produkte auf der Messe verkündet.The company announced its new products at the fair.

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