announcement
gb/ənˈaʊnsmənt/ us/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2900
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Public statement giving information
Words that tell people important news or information.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an announcement about [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'announcement' with 'advertisement'. An announcement gives news or information, while an advertisement promotes something for sale.
Visawe
statement (More general; can be any verbal or written expression, not necessarily public.)
|
declaration (More formal; often used for official or serious matters.)
Vinyume
silence (The absence of any public statement or information.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
make an announcement
|official announcement
|public announcement
|special announcement
|press announcement
Mada
communication
|media
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The company made an announcement about the new product launch.
- There was an announcement over the loudspeaker about the train delay.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The teacher made an announcement about the trip.
- I heard an announcement at the station.
- The manager gave an announcement to the staff.
- There was an announcement about the weather.
- We listened to the announcement on the radio.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Written notice giving information
A written sign or message that gives people information.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'invitation'. An announcement shares news, while an invitation asks someone to attend an event.
Visawe
notice (More general; can be verbal or written, but often short and practical.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
wedding announcement
|death announcement
|birth announcement
|newspaper announcement
Mada
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- A birth announcement appeared in the local newspaper.
- They posted an announcement on the bulletin board.
- The death announcement was printed in the Sunday edition.
- She sent a wedding announcement to her friends.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I read a birth announcement in the paper.
- They put an announcement on the wall.
- The wedding announcement is in the newspaper.
- He sent an announcement to his family.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
announcement
IPA
GB/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
US/ənˈaʊnsmənt/
Silabi na mkazo
an - nounce - ment (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nounce)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: announcement
- Plural: announcements
Familia ya neno
Semi
make an announcement
1/mˈeɪk ən ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
Give a public statement
To tell people important news in a formal way.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The airline made a public announcement about the flight delay.
- A public announcement was broadcast over the city’s emergency system.