verlauten
Translation
to be announced, to be heard, to let it be known
Examples
Es verlautet, dass er zurücktritt.
It is rumored that he is resigning.
Er ließ verlauten, dass er nicht kommt.
He let it be known that he is not coming.
Grammar Patterns
it is said/rumored that ... Es verlautet, dass er zurücktritt.
to let ((sth.)) be known Er ließ verlauten, dass er nicht kommt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to announce, to proclaim, to communicate
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' + 'lauten' (to sound). Literally, 'to sound forth' or 'to make sound'.
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'laut' (loud) sound to 'ver'-ify or spread information to the public.