announcement
gb/ənˈaʊnsmənt/ us/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
A2
English
~ 2900
bejelentés, bemondás, közlemény, hirdetmény, kiírás
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
an announcement about [something]
The company made an announcement about the new product launch.
A cég bejelentést tett az új termék piacra dobásáról.
There was an announcement over the loudspeaker about the train delay.
A hangosbemondóban bemondták, hogy késik a vonat.
The school issued an announcement regarding the upcoming holiday.
We were all surprised by the sudden wedding announcement.
The mayor's announcement was broadcast live on TV.
Learner examples
The teacher made an announcement about the trip.
A tanár bejelentést tett a kirándulással kapcsolatban.
I heard an announcement at the station.
Hallottam egy bemondást az állomáson.
The manager gave an announcement to the staff.
There was an announcement about the weather.
We listened to the announcement on the radio.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'announcement' with 'advertisement'. An announcement gives news or information, while an advertisement promotes something for sale.
Meaning
Public statement giving information
Collocations
make an announcement
|official announcement
|public announcement
|special announcement
|press announcement
Synonyms
statement (More general; can be any verbal or written expression, not necessarily public.)
|
declaration (More formal; often used for official or serious matters.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any public statement or information.)
Themes
communication
|media
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Words that tell people important news or information.
A public or formal statement made to provide information or news.
NOUN
B1
2
hirdetmény
B2
kiírás
B1
A birth announcement appeared in the local newspaper.
A helyi újságban megjelent egy hír a baba születéséről.
They posted an announcement on the bulletin board.
Hirdetményt tettek ki a hirdetőtáblára.
The death announcement was printed in the Sunday edition.
She sent a wedding announcement to her friends.
Learner examples
I read a birth announcement in the paper.
Olvastam egy születési hírt az újságban.
They put an announcement on the wall.
Kitettek egy kiírást a falra.
The wedding announcement is in the newspaper.
He sent an announcement to his family.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'invitation'. An announcement shares news, while an invitation asks someone to attend an event.
Meaning
Written notice giving information
Collocations
wedding announcement
|death announcement
|birth announcement
|newspaper announcement
Synonyms
notice (More general; can be verbal or written, but often short and practical.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A written sign or message that gives people information.
A written notice or message displayed to provide information to the public.
Grammar
Dictionary form
announcement
IPA
GB/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
US/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
Syllables & stress
an - nounce - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nounce)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: announcement
- Plural: announcements
Word family
Expressions
make an announcement
1/mˈeɪk ən ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
Give a public statement
To tell people important news in a formal way.
Examples
- The principal will make an announcement about the new rules tomorrow.
- They made an announcement during the meeting.
official announcement
1/əfˈɪʃəl ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal statement from authority
A formal message from an important person or organization.
Examples
- The government issued an official announcement regarding new tax laws.
- An official announcement was made about the change in leadership.
public announcement
1/pˈʌblɪk ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
Official statement for everyone
An official message that everyone can hear or read.
Examples
- The airline made a public announcement about the flight delay.
- A public announcement was broadcast over the city’s emergency system.