die  Veröffentlichung

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/fɛɐ̯ˈfœʁtlɪçʊŋ/

📖 What does "die Veröffentlichung" mean?

Die Veröffentlichung (feminine noun) refers to the act of publishing or the result of this act, i.e., something made accessible to the public. This can relate to various things:

• 📚 The appearance of a book (Buch), article (Artikel), or scientific paper (wissenschaftliche Arbeit).
• 🎵 The release of a music recording (Musikaufnahme), like an album or single.
• 💻 The release of software (Software) or a website (Webseite).
• 📰 The announcement of information (Information) or a document (Dokument) by authorities or companies.
• 📊 The publication of data (Daten) or research results (Forschungsergebnisse).

It's a noun derived from the verb veröffentlichen (to publish). Since the only article is "die", there's no confusion regarding gender or different meanings based on the article. It's always feminine. ♀️

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar in Detail: Die Veröffentlichung

The noun "Veröffentlichung" is feminine. Here is its declension:

Example Sentences ✍️

1. Die Veröffentlichung des neuen Romans wird mit Spannung erwartet.
   (The publication of the new novel is eagerly awaited.)
2. Nach der Veröffentlichung der Studie gab es viele Diskussionen.
   (After the publication of the study, there were many discussions.)
3. Das Unternehmen plant die Veröffentlichung seiner Quartalszahlen für nächste Woche.
   (The company plans the release of its quarterly figures for next week.)
4. Die Band feierte die Veröffentlichung ihres Debütalbums.
   (The band celebrated the release of their debut album.)
5. Alle wichtigen Veröffentlichungen finden Sie auf unserer Webseite.
   (You can find all important publications on our website.)

💡 Real-World Usage: When to use "Veröffentlichung"?

"Veröffentlichung" is used whenever something new or previously unknown is made available to a wider audience (die Öffentlichkeit). The context determines the precise nuance:

• Academic/Scientific: Often refers to the Publikation of research findings in journals or books (e.g., die Veröffentlichung einer Dissertation - the publication of a dissertation).
• Media/Publishing: Denotes the appearance of books, newspapers, magazines, and also online articles (e.g., die Veröffentlichung eines Leitartikels - the publication of an editorial).
• Music/Film: Means the Release of albums, singles, films, or series (e.g., die Veröffentlichung des Soundtracks - the release of the soundtrack).
• Software/Tech: The deployment of a new software version or update (e.g., die Veröffentlichung des Patches - the release of the patch).
• Official/Legal: The official announcement (Bekanntmachung) of laws, regulations, or decisions (e.g., die Veröffentlichung im Bundesgesetzblatt - the publication in the Federal Law Gazette).

Compared to Publikation, "Veröffentlichung" is often the broader term, also emphasizing the act of publishing, whereas "Publikation" tends to refer more to the published work itself. Bekanntmachung is often more official and less extensive than a typical Veröffentlichung (e.g., a brief notice). Release is frequently used as a synonym in the music and software industries.

🧠 Memory Aids for "die Veröffentlichung"

Here’s how to remember the article and meaning:

1. Article Aid (die): Remember that a Veröffentlichung is often intended for die Öffentlichkeit (the public - also feminine!). Also, feminine nouns in German frequently end in "-ung", which applies here. ♀️
2. Meaning Aid: Break down the word: ver- + öffentlich + -ung. It's about making something öffentlich (public). Imagine pulling back a curtain (Vorhang - maybe think ver- for Vorhang?) to show something to the public audience. Or think: you VERify something and then make it ÖFFENTLICH (public) -> Ver-öffentlichung.

"To make things public, that's the key, so it must be 'die' Veröffentlichung, you see!"

🔄 Word Comparison: Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Watch out for similar words!

Be careful not to confuse "Veröffentlichung" with "Verpflichtung" (obligation, commitment). The similarity is slight, but mistakes can happen when speaking quickly.

😂 A Little Chuckle

Fragt der Verleger den Autor: "Ist die Veröffentlichung Ihres Buches über Schüchternheit schon geplant?"
Antwortet der Autor leise: "Ich... ich trau mich noch nicht, den Termin bekannt zu geben..."

Translation:
The publisher asks the author: "Is the publication of your book about shyness scheduled yet?"
The author quietly replies: "I... I haven't dared to announce the date yet..."

📜 Poem about Veröffentlichung

Gedanken, schwarz auf weißem Grund,
Ein Werk vollendet, tut sich kund.
Die Presse druckt, die Welt schaut hin,
Ein neuer Anfang, ein Gewinn.
Die Veröffentlichung, stolz und klar,
Macht Wissen, Kunst nun offenbar.
Ein Buch, ein Lied, ein Code so rein,
Soll nun für alle zugänglich sein.

Translation:
Thoughts, black on white ground,
A work completed, makes itself known.
The press prints, the world looks on,
A new beginning, a gain is won.
The publication, proud and clear,
Makes knowledge, art now appear.
A book, a song, a code so pure,
Shall now be accessible to all, for sure.

❓ Fun Riddle

Ich mache Neues kund und breit,
Bin das Ende langer Schreibarbeit.
Mal Buch, mal Lied, mal Software neu,
Ich scheue nicht der Leute Scheu.
Man wartet oft gespannt auf mich,
Was bin ich wohl? Natürlich ...

Translation:
I make new things known far and wide,
I'm the end of long work where authors hide.
Sometimes book, sometimes song, sometimes software new,
I'm not afraid of the public view.
People often wait eagerly for me,
What am I? Of course, it's ...

Solution: die Veröffentlichung

🧩 More about "Veröffentlichung"

Word Composition:

• Prefix ver-: Often indicates a change or completion.
• Stem öffentlich: Adjective meaning 'public'.
• Suffix -ung: Forms feminine nouns from verbs or adjectives, often denoting a process or its result.

The corresponding verb is veröffentlichen (to publish, to release).

Trivia: In the digital age, the speed and frequency of Veröffentlichungen (e.g., blog posts, social media updates, software releases) have increased dramatically compared to the traditional publication of print media.