das Manifest
Translation
manifesto, declaration
Examples
Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr politisches Manifest.
The party published its political manifesto.
Die Künstlergruppe verfasste ein gemeinsames Manifest.
The artists' group wrote a joint manifesto.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Manifest)) ((verfassen/veröffentlichen)) to write/publish a manifesto The group wrote a manifesto.
Similar Words
Erklärung (declaration), Proklamation (proclamation), Programm (program)
Etymology
From Latin 'manifestus' (clear, evident), from 'manus' (hand) + 'festus' (struck). Literally 'struck by the hand', meaning palpable or obvious.
Memory Tips
Identical to the English word 'manifesto'. Think of a political or artistic manifesto.