The word 'udgivelse' refers to the act or the result of releasing a creative work to the public.
Word in 30 Seconds
- The act of making content public for an audience.
- Refers to the final product released to the market.
- Commonly used in publishing, music, and software industries.
Oversigt
Udgivelse er et centralt begreb inden for medie-, forlags- og underholdningsbranchen. Det refererer til det øjeblik, hvor et værk går fra at være privat eller ufærdigt til at blive gjort tilgængeligt for et publikum. 2) Brugsmønstre: Ordet bruges både som en procesbeskrivelse (f.eks. 'planlægning af udgivelse') og som en betegnelse for det fysiske eller digitale produkt (f.eks. 'en ny udgivelse'). Det optræder ofte i sammenhæng med verbet 'at udgive'. 3) Almindelige kontekster: Man taler om bogudgivelser, musikudgivelser, filmudgivelser eller softwareudgivelser. Det bruges også i mere formelle sammenhænge som pressemeddelelser eller officielle rapporter. 4) Sammenligning med lignende ord: Hvor 'publicering' ofte bruges om artikler eller videnskabelige tekster, er 'udgivelse' det bredere begreb, der dækker alt fra populærkultur til litteratur. 'Lancering' bruges oftere om selve markedsføringsbegivenheden, mens 'udgivelse' fokuserer på selve tilgængeliggørelsen.
Examples
Hans seneste udgivelse har fået gode anmeldelser.
everydayHis latest release has received good reviews.
Datoen for udgivelsen er endnu ikke fastlagt.
formalThe date of the release has not yet been set.
Har du hørt deres nye udgivelse?
informalHave you heard their new release?
Rapporten blev klar til udgivelse i fredags.
academicThe report was ready for publication last Friday.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
klar til udgivelse
ready for publication
dato for udgivelse
release date
Often Confused With
'Udsendelse' refers to a broadcast (TV/radio) or the act of sending something out. 'Udgivelse' is specifically for published works.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is highly versatile and used across both professional and casual contexts. It is the standard term for releasing books, music, or films. It is not used for personal secrets or private information.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'udsendelse' (broadcast). Remember that 'udgivelse' implies a creation being made public, not just a transmission of data.
Tips
Focus on the root word 'udgive'
Remember that 'ud' means 'out' and 'give' means 'give'. It literally means to give something out to the world.
Don't confuse with public announcement
While 'udgivelse' is public, it specifically refers to creative works or documents, not just any spoken announcement.
Danish book culture
In Denmark, the term is very common in the autumn, often called 'bogudgivelsessæsonen', when many new books are released.
Word Origin
Derived from 'ud' (out) and 'give' (to give). It follows the Germanic pattern of creating nouns from verb-preposition combinations.
Cultural Context
In Denmark, the term is synonymous with the vibrant publishing industry and the tradition of 'bogmessen' (book fair). It signifies the transition of a private creative effort into the public cultural sphere.
Memory Tip
Think of it as 'out-giving'. You are giving your work out to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsJa, en udgivelse er selve det at gøre værket tilgængeligt, mens en lancering ofte indebærer en større begivenhed eller markedsføringskampagne omkring produktet.
Absolut. I dag bruges 'udgivelse' i høj grad om digitale produkter som e-bøger, apps og streaming-musik.
Ordet er neutralt, men det optræder oftest i professionelle sammenhænge, da det beskriver en struktureret proces.
Verbet er 'at udgive'. Man siger 'forlaget udgiver en bog', og resultatet er 'en udgivelse'.
Test Yourself
Forlaget planlægger en stor ___ af den nye krimi til oktober.
Det er det korrekte substantiv for lancering af en bog.
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Summary
The word 'udgivelse' refers to the act or the result of releasing a creative work to the public.
- The act of making content public for an audience.
- Refers to the final product released to the market.
- Commonly used in publishing, music, and software industries.
Focus on the root word 'udgive'
Remember that 'ud' means 'out' and 'give' means 'give'. It literally means to give something out to the world.
Don't confuse with public announcement
While 'udgivelse' is public, it specifically refers to creative works or documents, not just any spoken announcement.
Danish book culture
In Denmark, the term is very common in the autumn, often called 'bogudgivelsessæsonen', when many new books are released.
Examples
4 of 4Hans seneste udgivelse har fået gode anmeldelser.
His latest release has received good reviews.
Datoen for udgivelsen er endnu ikke fastlagt.
The date of the release has not yet been set.
Har du hørt deres nye udgivelse?
Have you heard their new release?
Rapporten blev klar til udgivelse i fredags.
The report was ready for publication last Friday.
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