die Verlautbarung
Translation
announcement, statement, proclamation
Examples
Die offiziellen Verlautbarungen waren unklar.
The official announcements were unclear.
Wir warten auf eine Verlautbarung der Regierung.
We are waiting for a statement from the government.
Grammar Patterns
the announcement ((about sth.)) the announcement about sth. The announcement about the election results.
according to ((an announcement)) according to an announcement According to an announcement from the White House.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ankündigung (announcement), die Mitteilung (communication), die Bekanntmachung (proclamation)
Etymology
Comes from 'ver-' + 'laut' (loud) + the suffix '-barung'. It literally means something like 'a making-loud', which evolved to mean an official, public statement.
Memory Tips
Connect 'laut' (loud) with the idea of a government making a 'loud' proclamation for all citizens to hear.