VERB

verkünden/fɛɐ̯ˈkʏndn̩/to announce; to proclaim; to declare

verkünden is a German verb that means to announce, to proclaim, or to declare. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkʏndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verkündete" and the past participle is "verkündet".

Definitions

1.to announce or officially declare something publicly(öffentlich, formell)

a.to make something known formally or solemnly

Die Regierung wird morgen neue Maßnahmen verkünden.—The government will announce new measures tomorrow.

b.to proclaim something important or significant

Der Sieger wurde feierlich verkündet.—The winner was proclaimed with ceremony.

Conjugation

Infinitiveverkünden
Present (ich)verkünde
Present (du)verkündest
Present (er/sie/es)verkündet
Preterite (ich)verkündete
Participle IIverkündet
Konjunktiv II (ich)verkündete
Imperative (singular)verkünde
Imperative (plural)verkündet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "verkünden" mean in English?
"verkünden" means to announce, to proclaim, or to declare. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verkünden"?
"verkünden" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkʏndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "verkünden"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "verkünden" is "verkündet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "verkünden"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "verkünden" becomes "verkündete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "verkünden"?
"verkünden" is a verb in German.

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