German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
Ansage
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanzaːgə/
Meaning
- feminine nounannouncement
Example
Die Ansage am Bahnhof war klar.
The announcement at the station was clear.
More examples
Nach der deutlichen Ansage im Meeting folgten Fragen.
After the clear announcement in the meeting, questions followed.
Core concept
A clear voice over a station speaker gives listeners a time, procedure, or change.
Common phrases
eine deutliche Ansage machen
make a clear announcement
Ansage zur Verspätung
announcement about the delay
auf eine Ansage achten
pay attention to an announcement
Similar words
Durchsage: A brief announcement delivered through speakers or a public address system.
Ankündigung: Information given in advance about an upcoming event, plan, or action.
Mitteilung: A written or spoken message sent by an organization or individual.
Bescheid: A formal notification stating a decision or answer about a procedure or inquiry.
Definition in German
Ansage bezeichnet eine aufgezeichnete oder gesprochene Durchsage, die Zuhörer über Abläufe, Zeiten oder Änderungen informiert.
Word origin
Ansage is a noun formed from the verb ansagen, built from an- and sagen, and denotes what is said or announced.
Usage tips
- Ansage is feminine: die Ansage, eine Ansage, with the plural die Ansagen.