bekannt|geben
Translation
to announce, to make known, to declare
Examples
Die Ergebnisse werden morgen bekannt gegeben.
The results will be announced tomorrow.
Er gab seinen Rücktritt bekannt.
He announced his resignation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to announce sth. He announced his decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ankündigen (to announce), verkünden (to proclaim); Antonyms: verschweigen (to keep secret), verheimlichen (to hide)
Etymology
Composed of 'bekannt' (known) + 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give known'.
Memory Tips
This is a separable verb. In a main clause, 'bekannt' goes to the end. For example: 'The company gives the figures known.' -> 'The company announces the figures.'