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The release or discharge of substances, especially pollutants, gases, or radiation, into the environment.
Die Regierung plant, die Emission von Treibhausgasen zu reduzieren.
The government plans to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
The noun 'Emission' is derived from the verb 'emittieren' (to emit/issue), which means 'ausstoßen' (to emit/discharge) or 'ausgeben' (to issue). The ending '-ion' is typical for nouns derived from verbs ending in '-ieren'.
Dieses alte Auto emittiert zu viele Schadstoffe.
This old car emits too many pollutants.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. In an environmental context, it is about gases, pollutants, or radiation. In a financial context, it is about shares, bonds, or securities.
Die Emission von CO2 muss weltweit gesenkt werden.
The emission of CO2 must be reduced worldwide.
In an environmental context, people often say 'Emissionen reduzieren' (to reduce emissions), 'Emissionen senken' (to lower emissions), or 'Emissionen vermeiden' (to avoid emissions). The combination 'CO2-Emissionen' (CO2 emissions) is also common.
Durch neue Filter konnte die Fabrik ihre schädlichen Emissionen stark reduzieren.
Thanks to new filters, the factory was able to greatly reduce its harmful emissions.
In finance, people speak of the 'Emission von Aktien' (issue of shares) or the 'Emission von Anleihen' (issue of bonds). Verbs that often occur here are 'platzieren' (to place) or 'zeichnen' (to subscribe for).
Die Investoren konnten die neuen Aktien bei der Emission zeichnen.
The investors were able to subscribe for the new shares during the issue.
expense / issue / output
'die Ausgabe' and 'die Emission' can both mean, in finance, that new securities are brought onto the market. 'Ausgabe' is the more general word here: something is issued or handed over to buyers. 'Emission' is the more precise technical term for the issue or issuance of new shares or bonds by a company or a state. The words can be confused because financial texts often talk about the 'Ausgabe von Wertpapieren' (issuing of securities). Outside finance, however, 'Emission' often means the emission of gases or pollutants, not a normal distribution or issue.
Die Emission der Anleihe soll dem Unternehmen frisches Geld bringen.
The issue of the bond is intended to bring fresh money into the company.
Die Ausgabe der neuen Aktien beginnt nächste Woche.
The issue of the new shares begins next week.