bekannt|geben
Translation
to announce, to make known, to declare, to publish
Examples
Die Ergebnisse wurden bekanntgegeben.
The results were announced.
Er hat seine Entscheidung bekanntgegeben.
He has announced his decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to announce (sth.) (to sb.) The president announced the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verkünden, veröffentlichen, mitteilen; Antonyms: verschweigen, verheimlichen
Etymology
From 'bekannt' (known) + 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give known', meaning to make something known.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'giving' (geben) information out so it becomes 'known' (bekannt).