German Conversation · Level 142
30 words
German word
Kundgebung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʊntˌgeːbʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounrally
Example
Wir gehen zur Kundgebung am Samstag.
We are going to the rally on Saturday.
More examples
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Kundgebung teil.
Many people took part in the rally.
Core concept
A crowd gathers in a public place while speakers present shared concerns from a platform.
Common phrases
an einer Kundgebung teilnehmen
participate in a rally
eine Kundgebung organisieren
organize a rally
bei einer Kundgebung sprechen
speak at a rally
Similar words
Demonstration: A street demonstration involving a march, placards, or other public displays.
Protest: A public act or gathering expressing opposition to a government or organization.
Versammlung: A meeting where people with a common purpose discuss issues and make decisions.
Veranstaltung: A scheduled event with planned activities, such as a talk or concert.
Definition in German
Eine Kundgebung ist eine öffentliche Versammlung, bei der Reden gehalten und Anliegen vorgetragen werden.
Word origin
Kundgebung derives from the verb kundgeben, meaning to make something publicly known, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Kundgebung is feminine, so the phrase in the example is zur Kundgebung, a contraction of zu der Kundgebung.
Other meanings
- demonstrationnoun
- public meetingnoun
Opposites
- Privatveranstaltungprivate eventnoun
Related words
- bekundenexpressverb
- kundigknowledgeableadjective