German word

verlauten

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯tən/

Meaning

  • verbbe reported

Example

Aus dem Ministerium verlautete, dass neue Regeln eingeführt werden.

The ministry reported that new rules would be introduced.

Illustration for verlauten (be reported)

More examples

Aus Kreisen verlautete, dass der Vertrag bald unterschrieben werde.

It was reported by informed sources that the contract would be signed soon.

Core concept

A message leaves its source and enters public circulation.

Common phrases

  • es verlautete

    It was reported

  • aus dem Ministerium verlautete

    It was reported from the ministry

  • aus Kreisen verlautete

    It was reported by informed sources

Similar words

bekanntgeben: Officially announce information or a decision to the public.
mitteilen: Inform a particular person or group about something important.
veröffentlichen: Publish a document or statement for broad public access.
berichten: Report events or facts in a news account.

Definition in German

Intransitives Verb, das anzeigt, dass etwas aus einer Quelle als Mitteilung an die Öffentlichkeit gelangt.

Word origin

The verb developed from Middle High German verlûten and combines ver- with laut, meaning loud or audible, for the idea of becoming publicly heard.

Usage tips

  • Verlauten belongs mainly to formal news and official language, while everyday speech more often uses sagen or hören.

Other meanings

  • be announcedverb
  • be made publicverb

Opposites

Related words

  • verlautbarenannounceverb
  • Verlautbarungannouncementnoun

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