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release / handover
The act of handing over or returning something that is demanded or belongs to someone else.
Die Entführer forderten Lösegeld für die Herausgabe der Geisel.
The kidnappers demanded ransom for the release of the hostage.
publication
The publication and editorial supervision of a work, such as a book, a magazine, or a data collection.
Die Herausgabe der gesammelten Schriften des Philosophen war ein Projekt über mehrere Jahre.
The publication of the philosopher's collected writings was a project that took several years.
'Herausgabe' is the noun formed from the separable verb 'herausgeben' (to hand over / to publish). It describes the act of 'Herausgeben' (handing over / publishing).
Er weigerte sich, die Schlüssel herauszugeben.
He refused to hand over the keys.
If the context is books, newspapers, or music, 'Herausgabe' means publication. If the context is objects, data, or people, it means handover, surrender, or return.
Die Herausgabe des neuen Albums wurde verschoben.
The release of the new album was postponed.
In the sense of 'Aushändigung' (handover), Herausgabe is often 'gefordert' (demanded), 'verlangt' (requested/demanded), or 'verweigert' (refused). This usage is common in formal or legal contexts.
Der Anwalt forderte die sofortige Herausgabe der Dokumente.
The lawyer demanded the immediate handover of the documents.
In the sense of 'Veröffentlichung' (publication), someone is often 'für die Herausgabe verantwortlich' (responsible for the publication) or works 'an der Herausgabe mit' (contributes to the publication).
Professor Müller ist für die Herausgabe dieser Fachzeitschrift verantwortlich.
Professor Müller is responsible for the publication of this academic journal.
expense / issue / output
For a book, Ausgabe refers to the specific published version. Herausgabe, by contrast, refers to the process of publication and the editorial supervision of the work. So you read or buy an Ausgabe, while a person or publisher is responsible for the Herausgabe.
Die Lektorin übernimmt die Herausgabe des Gedichtbandes.
The editor is responsible for publishing the poetry collection.
Die neue Ausgabe des Gedichtbandes enthält zusätzliche Texte.
The new edition of the poetry collection contains additional texts.
