an|kündigen
Translation
to announce, to declare, to give notice
Examples
Sie kündigte ihren Besuch an.
She announced her visit.
Der Chef kündigt eine Besprechung an.
The boss is announcing a meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to announce (sth.) The company is announcing new products.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bekannt geben, verkünden, mitteilen; Antonyms: verschweigen
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, to) and 'kündigen' (to give notice), which comes from 'Kunde' (news, knowledge).
Memory Tips
Think of it as making something known 'to' ('an') the public. The 'kündigen' part relates to knowledge or notice.