When you hear the Danish word "publikation," think about things that are made public, especially in written form. It's often used when talking about books, magazines, or newspapers.
For example, if a company releases a new report, that report is a "publikation." If a scientist publishes a research paper, that paper is also a "publikation."
It's about making information available to many people through printed or digital materials. So, it's a general term for something that has been published.
§ What 'publikation' means
The Danish word "publikation" (pronounced: poo-blee-kah-shon) is a noun. It's often used in a formal context. The CEFR level B2 means you'll encounter it in standard conversations and writings.
- Definition
- The preparation and issuing of a book or journal.
Think of "publikation" as the act of making something public, especially in print. It refers to the process or the result of publishing something, like a book, a magazine, or a report.
§ How to use 'publikation' in a sentence
"Publikation" is a common noun and follows standard Danish noun rules. It is a common gender noun (en-word). This means it takes the indefinite article "en" and the definite article "-en" (or "-en" if it's the subject of a sentence and you're adding it to the end of the word).
Let's look at some examples:
En ny publikation blev udgivet i går.
- Translation Hint
- A new publication was released yesterday.
Den akademiske publikation er meget vigtig.
- Translation Hint
- The academic publication is very important.
You can also use "publikation" in its plural form, which is "publikationer" (pub-lee-kah-shoh-ner).
Universitetet har mange interessante publikationer.
- Translation Hint
- The university has many interesting publications.
§ Prepositions with 'publikation'
When talking about the content of a publication or who it's by, you'll use common prepositions:
- Om (about): To indicate the topic.
- Fra (from): To indicate the source or origin.
- Af (by): To indicate the author or creator.
Vi læste en publikation om klimaforandringer.
- Translation Hint
- We read a publication about climate change.
Denne publikation er fra et anerkendt forlag.
- Translation Hint
- This publication is from a recognized publisher.
Bogen er en publikation af en kendt forfatter.
- Translation Hint
- The book is a publication by a famous author.
§ Common phrases with 'publikation'
You'll often hear "publikation" in phrases related to publishing and academic work. Here are a few:
- Videnskabelig publikation: Scientific publication.
- Elektronisk publikation: Electronic publication.
- Udgivelse af en publikation: The release/publication of a publication.
Hun arbejder med videnskabelige publikationer.
- Translation Hint
- She works with scientific publications.
Firmaet fokuserer på elektroniske publikationer.
- Translation Hint
- The company focuses on electronic publications.
Understanding how to use "publikation" and its related phrases will help you sound more natural and precise when discussing printed and digital works in Danish. Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll get the hang of it!
§ Don't confuse 'publikation' with 'publicering'
While both words relate to making something public, they aren't interchangeable. 'Publikation' refers to the item itself, the published work. Think of it as the book, the journal, the article. 'Publicering' is the act or process of publishing. It's the verb, the action of making something public.
- DEFINITION
- Publikation (noun): The prepared and issued book, journal, or other document.
- DEFINITION
- Publicering (noun): The act or process of publishing; the act of making something publicly known.
Denne publikation er meget informativ. (This publication is very informative.)
Processen med publicering kan være lang. (The process of publishing can be long.)
§ Using 'publikation' for non-written media
While English 'publication' can sometimes refer to other forms of media being made public (like a 'publication' of a new film), in Danish, 'publikation' almost exclusively refers to written works. If you're talking about a film being released or a song being made available, you'd use different words like 'udgivelse' (release) or 'lancering' (launch).
Filmens udgivelse var en stor succes. (The film's release was a big success.)
Der var en stor fest ved lanceringen af det nye album. (There was a big party at the launch of the new album.)
§ Plural form of 'publikation'
The plural of 'publikation' is 'publikationer'. It's a regular plural noun, but sometimes learners might try to make it irregular or use the singular when a plural is needed. Pay attention to the context.
Biblioteket har mange interessante publikationer. (The library has many interesting publications.)
De udgiver nye publikationer hvert kvartal. (They publish new publications every quarter.)
§ Not using 'en' or 'et' correctly
Remember that 'publikation' is a common gender noun, so it takes the indefinite article 'en'. A common mistake is to use 'et' instead. Always double-check the gender of Danish nouns.
- En publikation (a publication)
- Publikationen (the publication)
- Flere publikationer (several publications)
- Publikationerne (the publications)
De læser en publikation om historie. (They are reading a publication about history.)
Jeg fandt publikationen i arkivet. (I found the publication in the archive.)
Grammatikmuster
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"at bide tungen af sig"
To bite one's tongue, meaning to hold back from speaking or saying something, often to avoid conflict or being impolite.
Jeg måtte bide tungen af mig for ikke at sige, hvad jeg virkelig tænkte.
neutral"at have en finger med i spillet"
To have a hand in something, meaning to be involved or influential in a situation or event.
Jeg tror, han har haft en finger med i spillet i den beslutning.
neutral"at slå to fluer med ét smæk"
To kill two birds with one stone, meaning to achieve two things at once with a single action.
Jeg kan slå to fluer med ét smæk ved at købe ind på vej hjem.
neutral"at have øje for"
To have an eye for something, meaning to be good at noticing or appreciating something.
Hun har altid haft øje for detaljer.
neutral"at tale lige ud af posen"
To speak straight out of the bag, meaning to speak frankly or openly without holding back.
Du må hellere tale lige ud af posen, hvis du vil have hjælp.
neutral"at falde i god jord"
To fall on good ground, meaning to be well-received or accepted.
Forslaget faldt i god jord hos ledelsen.
neutral"at stikke næsen i blød"
To stick one's nose in soak, meaning to meddle or interfere in other people's affairs.
Han stikker altid næsen i blød, hvor han ikke skal.
informal"at have det som blommen i et æg"
To have it like the yolk in an egg, meaning to be very comfortable or well-off.
Efter ferien havde jeg det som blommen i et æg.
neutral"at give en hånd med"
To give a hand with, meaning to help out.
Kan du ikke lige give en hånd med at bære kasserne?
neutral"at være ude af den blå luft"
To be out of the blue air, meaning to appear or happen unexpectedly.
Tilbuddet kom fuldstændig ude af den blå luft.
neutralSatzmuster
Jeg læser en ny publikation.
I am reading a new publication.
Dette er en vigtig publikation.
This is an important publication.
De udgav en publikation om historiske begivenheder.
They published a publication about historical events.
Jeg har lige modtaget den seneste publikation fra forlaget.
I have just received the latest publication from the publisher.
Virksomheden annoncerer deres nye publikation i morgen.
The company will announce their new publication tomorrow.
Denne publikation har fået meget opmærksomhed.
This publication has received a lot of attention.
Formålet med denne publikation er at informere offentligheden om de seneste forskningsresultater.
The purpose of this publication is to inform the public about the latest research results.
Man skal overholde strenge retningslinjer, når man forbereder en akademisk publikation.
One must adhere to strict guidelines when preparing an academic publication.
Tipps
Easy start
The Danish word 'publikation' is a cognate with the English word 'publication'. This means they share a common origin and look and sound similar.
Pronunciation practice
The 'u' in 'publikation' is pronounced like the 'oo' in 'moon', and the 'a' is like the 'ah' in 'father'. Say it aloud: 'poo-blee-kah-shohn'.
Grammar note
'Publikation' is a common gender noun. In Danish, this means it uses the indefinite article 'en' (en publikation) and the definite article '-en' (publikationen).
Example sentence 1
Dette er en ny publikation om dansk historie. (This is a new publication about Danish history.)
Example sentence 2
Den årlige publikation udkommer i næste måned. (The annual publication comes out next month.)
Similar words
Other words related to publishing include: 'bog' (book), 'tidsskrift' (journal/magazine), 'avis' (newspaper). These are good to know for a broader vocabulary.
Contextual use
Think of 'publikation' when you're talking about anything that has been officially published, whether it's a book, a scientific paper, or a magazine.
Singular vs. plural
The plural form of 'publikation' is 'publikationer'. Example: 'Der er mange interessante publikationer på biblioteket.' (There are many interesting publications at the library.)
Verb connection
The verb form is 'at publicere' (to publish). 'Han vil publicere en bog.' (He wants to publish a book.)
Everyday context
You might hear or use 'publikation' when discussing academic works, news articles, or even official company reports. It's a useful word for general and professional communication.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
When discussing academic or scientific publishing.
- Denne publikation er peer-reviewed.
- Resultaterne blev offentliggjort i en ny publikation.
- Hvor mange publikationer har du i år?
Referring to printed materials like magazines or newspapers.
- Dette er en månedlig publikation.
- De distribuerer gratis publikationer i byen.
- Har du læst den seneste publikation?
In a professional setting when talking about company reports or newsletters.
- Vores årlige publikation indeholder alle finansielle data.
- Den interne publikation informerer medarbejderne.
- Skal vi udgive en ny publikation snart?
When talking about historical documents or literary works.
- Den første publikation af romanen var i 1800-tallet.
- Denne gamle publikation er meget sjælden.
- Hans samlede værker inkluderer mange publikationer.
Discussing the process of getting something published.
- Processen for publikation kan være lang.
- De arbejder på publikationen af bogen.
- Hvordan forbereder man en publikation?
Gesprächseinstiege
"Har du nogensinde haft en publikation udgivet?"
"Hvilke typer publikationer læser du oftest?"
"Hvad er vigtigt, når man forbereder en akademisk publikation?"
"Kender du til nogen interessante digitale publikationer?"
"Hvilken rolle spiller publikationer i dit arbejde eller studie?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Beskriv processen med at udgive en publikation fra start til slut.
Overvej, hvordan teknologien har ændret måden, vi modtager og læser publikationer på.
Hvilken publikation har haft størst indflydelse på dig, og hvorfor?
Forestil dig, at du skulle skabe din egen publikation. Hvad ville den handle om?
Diskuter forskellen mellem en trykt publikation og en online publikation.
Teste dich selbst 36 Fragen
Hvilket ord betyder 'the preparation and issuing of a book or journal'?
'Publikation' refererer til handlingen med at forberede og udgive en bog eller et tidsskrift. De andre ord er relateret, men ikke den præcise definition.
Hvad er en 'publikation'?
En 'publikation' er resultatet af processen med at forberede og udgive en bog eller et tidsskrift.
Hvilken af disse er et eksempel på en publikation?
En ny bog fra et forlag er et klart eksempel på en publikation, da den er forberedt og udgivet.
En 'publikation' kan være en bog.
Ja, en bog er en form for publikation, især når den er udgivet.
At spise mad er en 'publikation'.
Nej, 'publikation' har at gøre med udgivelse af skriftligt materiale, ikke at spise.
Et tidsskrift er en form for 'publikation'.
Ja, et tidsskrift er en udgivelse og dermed en 'publikation'.
I am reading a book.
She is writing an article.
We have a new magazine.
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Jeg læser en bog.
Focus: bog
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Hun skriver en artikel.
Focus: skriver
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Vi har et nyt blad.
Focus: blad
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The word 'publikation' is used here. It means 'publication'.
The word 'publikation' refers to something academic here.
A 'publikation' can be popular.
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En publikation
Focus: pu-bli-ka-sjon
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Jeg har en ny publikation.
Focus: jeg har en ny pu-bli-ka-sjon
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Det er en interessant publikation.
Focus: det er en in-te-res-sant pu-bli-ka-sjon
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This sentence means 'A book is a publication.' The standard Danish sentence structure places the verb after the subject.
This sentence translates to 'I am reading a publication about history.' The verb 'læser' (reading) follows the subject 'Jeg' (I).
This means 'The new publication is interesting.' 'Den nye' (the new) modifies 'publikation' (publication), and 'er' (is) is the verb.
This sentence means 'The publication was released last month.' It's a straightforward example of 'publikation' in use.
Here, 'publikation' refers to a new work being prepared, in this case, about Danish history.
This sentence highlights the importance of a 'publikation' for research in a specific field.
The latest publication from the university about quantum physics. The question is asking if you have seen it.
The editor finally approved the publication after several months of work.
This publication discusses important advances in medical research.
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Hvilken publikation vil du anbefale at læse for at forstå Danmarks historie?
Focus: publikation
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Kan du forklare, hvad der ligger bag udgivelsen af denne publikation?
Focus: udgivelsen
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Jeg har lige læst en fascinerende publikation om klimaforandringer.
Focus: fascinerende
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Easy start
The Danish word 'publikation' is a cognate with the English word 'publication'. This means they share a common origin and look and sound similar.
Pronunciation practice
The 'u' in 'publikation' is pronounced like the 'oo' in 'moon', and the 'a' is like the 'ah' in 'father'. Say it aloud: 'poo-blee-kah-shohn'.
Grammar note
'Publikation' is a common gender noun. In Danish, this means it uses the indefinite article 'en' (en publikation) and the definite article '-en' (publikationen).
Example sentence 1
Dette er en ny publikation om dansk historie. (This is a new publication about Danish history.)
Verwandte Inhalte
Dieses Wort in anderen Sprachen
Mehr academic Wörter
abstrahere
C1To consider something independently of its associations.
afklaring
B2The act of making something clear or clarified
afspejle
B2To reflect or show the nature of something.
afveje
B2To weigh up different options.
afvige
B2To depart from an established course.
analysere
B1to examine in detail for purposes of explanation
andelen
B1The share, proportion, or part of a whole.
anerkendt
B2Generally accepted or recognized
anfægtelig
C1debatable or contestable
anmærke
C1to note or point out
