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verlauten

to be reported, to come out (as news)

verb fer-LOW-ten Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to let it be known

Usage Note

Verlauten appears mostly in the passive or in impersonal constructions: wie verlautet (as reported, according to reports), es verlautet aus Regierungskreisen (it has come out from government circles). A key word in German journalism.

Examples

"Wie aus Parteikreisen verlautet, soll der Termin verschoben werden."

Natural Translation

As has been reported from party circles, the date is to be postponed.

Literal Translation

As from party-circles is-reported, the date shall be postponed.

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