mededeling

Mededeling is a Dutch noun meaning a statement, notice, or communication addressed to a group. It can be formal or informal and may relay information, instructions, decisions, or updates. The word derives from the verb mededelen (to inform, to communicate) with the suffix -ing to form the noun.

In practice, mededelingen are issued by governments, companies, schools, and other organizations to keep stakeholders informed. They are commonly distributed via email, intranet, official websites, or physical notice boards. A mededeling can range from a brief instruction to a detailed memo or policy update. In some contexts, persmededeling or persbericht refers specifically to a press release intended for the public or media, while internal mededelingen target employees or students.

The term is frequently used in Dutch administrative and formal language. It is related to but distinct from aankondiging (announcement) and bericht (message); aankondiging emphasizes an upcoming event or development, while mededeling stresses conveyed information or instructions. The plural mededelingen is common for multiple notices.

Examples include: “Deze mededeling bevat de nieuwe procedures.” “Wij hebben gisteren een mededeling geplaatst op het intranet.” Mededeling is thus a practical term for official communications within Dutch-speaking organizations.