die Propaganda
Translation
propaganda
Examples
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda.
The government used propaganda.
Man sollte nicht alles in der Propaganda glauben.
One should not believe everything in propaganda.
Grammar Patterns
to make propaganda ((for/against sth.acc)): to make propaganda for/against sth. They make propaganda for their party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indoctrination, agitation, promotion (negative connotation)
Etymology
From Latin 'propaganda' (things to be propagated), from 'propagare' (to spread, propagate). It is an international word.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'propagate' – the spreading of ideas, often in a biased or misleading way.