This is the 13152nd most frequent German word.
ankündigte
"Ankündigte" means "announced" in English.
In this sentence, 'ankündigte' means 'announced' and is used in the context of formal communication such as a speech or statement.
Der Präsident kündigte eine neue Reform an.
The president announced a new reform.
Here, 'ankündigte' is used to indicate that something forthcoming was communicated to an audience, emphasizing the preparatory declaration.
Die Firma kündigte das Erscheinen des neuen Produkts an.
The company announced the launch of the new product.
In this example, 'ankündigte' refers to someone's plan or intention being shared with others.