die Verlautbarung
Translation
announcement, statement, proclamation
Examples
Die offiziellen Verlautbarungen waren unklar.
The official announcements were unclear.
Wir warten auf eine Verlautbarung der Regierung.
We are waiting for a statement from the government.
Grammar Patterns
the announcement ((about sth.)) the announcement about sth. The announcement about the policy change.
according to ((an announcement)) according to an announcement According to an announcement by the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ankündigung (announcement), die Mitteilung (notification), die Bekanntmachung (proclamation)
Etymology
From 'ver-' + 'laut' (loud) + '-barung' (a noun-forming suffix). The core idea is 'making something loud' or public, hence an official announcement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laut' (loud). A 'Verlautbarung' is making information 'loud' and clear for everyone, like a town crier's announcement.