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verkündigen

to proclaim

verb fer-KUEN-di-gen Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to preach (the gospel)

Usage Note

verkündigen is a more solemn, often religious variant of verkünden, used for proclaiming faith or great tidings: das Evangelium verkündigen. The noun Verkündigung names the Annunciation in church usage. In secular speech it sounds elevated or ceremonial.

Examples

"Der Engel verkündigte die frohe Botschaft."

Natural Translation

The angel proclaimed the glad tidings.

Literal Translation

The angel proclaimed the glad message.

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