die Kundgebung
Translation
rally, demonstration, assembly
Examples
Eine politische Kundgebung fand statt.
A political rally took place.
Sie nahmen an einer Kundgebung teil.
They took part in a demonstration.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a rally (eine Kundgebung abhalten) The opposition held a rally.
to take part in a rally (an einer Kundgebung teilnehmen) Thousands took part in the rally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Demonstration, die Versammlung, der Protest; Antonyms: die Stille
Etymology
Composed of 'kund' (known, public) + 'geben' (to give) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It signifies a 'giving of notice' or a public declaration.
Memory Tips
Imagine a group 'giving' ('geben') a message to make it 'kund' (known) to everyone, which is what a rally does.