mitteilungen

Mitteilungen is a German noun (plural of Mitteilung) meaning a message, piece of information, or notice conveyed from one person or institution to others. The term emphasizes the act of sharing information and can refer to short notices, memoranda, circulars, or bulletins rather than to a formal report.

Etymologically, Mitteilung derives from mit- “with” and teilen “to share,” reflecting the purpose of informing recipients. In practice, Mitteilungen range from informal updates to official notices, and the tone, length, and formality vary with context.

In usage, Mitteilungen are common in organizations, schools, government bodies, and media. They may be internal, directed at employees or students, or public, published for a wider audience. Formats include printed notices, email newsletters, intranet posts, or official bulletins. In German administration, terms such as Amtliche Mitteilungen or offizielle Mitteilungen denote formal, often formalized communications to the public.

Examples illustrate its breadth: a school issue Mitteilungen to parents about holidays, a university department publishes Mitteilungen with research updates, and a city council releases Mitteilungen about public hearings. Related terms include Mitteilung (singular), Ankündigung (announcement), Bericht (report), and Bulletin or Circular in international usage.

See also: In English contexts, Mitteilungen are often translated as notices, memos, bulletins, or circulars. The concept spans both internal communications and public notices across German-speaking institutions.

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