01
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
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
01 / 04
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 veröffentlichen
to publish
'veröffentlichen' and 'herausbringen' can be very similar when it comes to new books, music, films, or other works. Both say that something becomes available to the public. 'veröffentlichen' fits generally with texts, information, and media. 'herausbringen' often sounds as if a new work or product is coming onto the market. With a novel, album, or film, you can usually use both words. With an individual piece of news or information, 'veröffentlichen' is often more natural.
herausbringen
Die Band bringt im Herbst ein neues Album heraus.
The band is releasing a new album in the fall.
veröffentlichen
Das Krankenhaus veröffentlicht jeden Monat neue Informationen für die Patienten.
The hospital publishes new information for patients every month.
In real life
Loading video examples...