bekannt|geben
Translation
to announce, to make public, to declare
Examples
Der Sieger wird morgen bekannt gegeben.
The winner will be announced tomorrow.
Es ist mir eine Ehre, dies bekannt zu geben.
It is an honour for me to announce this.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) bekannt geben to announce (sth.) The company announced the results.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) bekannt geben to announce (sth.) to (sb.) He announced his decision to me.
Similar Words
ankündigen (to announce), verkünden (to proclaim), bekannt machen (to make known)
Etymology
From 'bekannt' (known) and 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give out so it's known'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'giving' information out to the public so it becomes 'known'. Often used for official announcements.