die Anzeige
Translation
advertisement, ad, report, display
Examples
Ich habe eine Anzeige in der Zeitung aufgegeben.
I placed an ad in the newspaper.
Er erstattete Anzeige gegen Unbekannt.
He filed a report against a person unknown.
Die digitale Anzeige zeigt die Uhrzeit.
The digital display shows the time.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((place/put in)) to place an ad I placed an ad in the newspaper.
((against sb./sth.)) ((file/press)) to file a report/press charges He filed a report against his neighbour.
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Etymology
From the verb 'anzeigen' (to show, to indicate, to report). 'an-' (on, at) + 'zeigen' (to show). Something that is 'shown' to the public or authorities.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' + 'zeigen' (to show). It's the act of showing something. Showing a product is an ad, showing a crime to the police is a report, a device showing info is a display.