bekannt|geben
Translation
to announce, to make known, to declare, to disclose
Examples
Die Regierung wird neue Regeln bekanntgeben.
The government will announce new rules.
Der Gewinner wird morgen bekanntgegeben.
The winner will be announced tomorrow.
Er gab seine Verlobung bekannt.
He announced his engagement.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to announce (sth.) (to sb.) The company announced the quarterly figures.
Similar Words
ankündigen (to announce), verkünden (to proclaim), mitteilen (to inform)
Etymology
Composed of 'bekannt' (known) and 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give known'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' (geben) information to make it 'known' (bekannt) to the public.