die Kundgebung
Translation
rally, demonstration, assembly
Examples
Eine politische Kundgebung fand statt.
A political rally took place.
Sie nahmen an einer Kundgebung teil.
They took part in a demonstration.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a rally (eine Kundgebung abhalten) The opposition held a rally.
to take part in a rally (an einer Kundgebung teilnehmen) Thousands took part in the rally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Demonstration, die Versammlung, der Protest; Antonyms: die Stille
Etymology
From 'kund' (known, public) + 'geben' (to give) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally, a 'giving of notice' or making something publicly known.
Memory Tips
Think of a crowd 'giving' ('geben') their opinion to the public, making it 'kund' (known).