noun
announcement, public announcement
A1
Durchsage means announcement or public announcement. It is a feminine noun (die Durchsage) with plural Durchsagen. Commonly used for spoken notices (e.g. station PA) or posted bulletins. Not irregular; regular declension: singular die Durchsage, plural die Durchsagen, genitive plural der Durchsagen. Often heard on trains, buses, airports and in public buildings.
Examples
Wegen einer Durchsage verschob sich der Zug, obwohl viele Fahrgäste bereits am Bahnsteig warteten.
Because of an announcement the train was delayed, although many passengers were already waiting on the platform.
Sie hören eine Durchsage im Radio.
They hear an announcement on the radio.
Die Durchsage am Bahnhof informiert über Verspätungen.
The announcement at the station informs passengers about delays.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a loudspeaker making an announcement labeled 'Durchsage'.
Think 'through-say' — someone says something through a loudspeaker.
die — picture a loudspeaker with a feminine ribbon: 'die Durchsage'.
Notes
Commonly used for PA-system announcements at stations, airports, or in buildings.