herausbringen
to release
To publish something new or bring it onto the market, for example a book, a music album, or a product.
EXAMPLE
Die Band bringt nächsten Monat ihr neues Album heraus.
The band is releasing its new album next month.
herausbringen
to release / bring out
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Meanings
herausbringen
to bring out
To move something out of an enclosed room, a container, or a difficult position.
EXAMPLE
Es war sehr schwer, den alten Schrank aus dem Keller herauszubringen.
It was very hard to bring the old wardrobe out of the basement.
herausbringen
to get out
To be able to say or formulate something, often only with difficulty.
EXAMPLE
Vor lauter Aufregung brachte er kaum ein verständliches Wort heraus.
Because he was so excited, he could hardly get out an understandable word.
herausbringen
to find out
To learn something through investigation or questions; to find something out.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei versucht herauszubringen, wer der Täter war.
The police are trying to find out who the perpetrator was.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Herausbringen' (to release / bring out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'heraus-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Der Verlag bringt das Buch im Herbst heraus.
The publisher is releasing the book in the fall.
Context clues
The context shows the meaning: Is it about a product (to release), a place (to bring outside), speech (to get out/say), or information (to find out)? Pay attention to the object of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Die Feuerwehr musste die Leute aus dem brennenden Haus herausbringen.
The fire department had to bring the people out of the burning house.
Typical collocations (publication)
In the meaning 'veröffentlichen' (to publish/release), 'herausbringen' (to release) is typically combined with media or products: to release a book, an album, a single, a film, or a new product.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat eine neue Software herausgebracht.
The company has released new software.
Use with 'Wort'
In the meaning 'aussprechen' (to say/pronounce), the verb is often used in the negative. A very common expression is 'kein Wort herausbringen' (not to get a word out) when someone cannot speak because of shock or excitement.
EXAMPLE
Er war so schockiert, dass er kein Wort herausbrachte.
He was so shocked that he couldn't get a word out.
Sentence structure with a subordinate clause
When 'herausbringen' means 'herausfinden' (to find out), it is often followed by a subordinate clause introduced by a question word (who, what, how ...) or 'ob' (whether/if).
EXAMPLE
Der Detektiv konnte herausbringen, wer der Dieb war.
The detective was able to find out who the thief was.
Compare with
herausbringen vs herausgeben
to hand over / publish / give change
Both verbs can refer to a book, album, or product that is publicly released. „Herausgeben“ emphasizes the publishing or editorial responsibility, while „herausbringen“ focuses more generally on releasing something or bringing it onto the market. When talking about the publisher as the party responsible for publication, „herausgeben“ is appropriate; when referring to a new offering, „herausbringen“ is often the better choice.
herausbringen
Der Verlag bringt den neuen Roman im Herbst auf den Markt.
The publisher will bring the new novel onto the market in the fall.
herausgeben
Der Verlag gibt den neuen Roman im Herbst heraus.
The publisher will publish the new novel in the fall.
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