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release
The publication or launch of a new product, especially in the media and software industries (e.g., film, album, game, program).
Fans warten gespannt auf den weltweiten Release des neuen Albums.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the worldwide release of the new album.
'Release' is a word borrowed from English that is used mainly in the media, music, and software industries. It has become firmly established in everyday German for these contexts.
Der Release der neuen Spielkonsole wurde weltweit gefeiert.
The release of the new game console was celebrated worldwide.
When talking about a publication or launch, you often hear phrases like 'auf den Release warten' (to wait for the release), 'den Release verschieben' (to postpone the release), or 'der Release eines Films/Albums' (the release of a film/album).
Die Band musste den Release ihres neuen Albums um einen Monat verschieben.
The band had to postpone the release of their new album by one month.
When 'Release' is used in connection with software and words like 'Fehler' (bugs/errors), 'Updates' (updates), or 'Versionen' (versions), it refers to a specific product version, not the initial publication.
Mit dem neuen Release wurden viele Sicherheitslücken geschlossen.
Many security vulnerabilities were closed with the new release.
version
'die Version' and 'der Release' can both be used for software, games, music, or other products. 'Version' means a specific version or edition. 'Release' often means the publication itself, that is, the moment or process when something comes out. But it can also mean a specific published version. That is why the words can easily be confused. If you are talking about the content or the specific version, 'Version' is usually more precise. If you are talking about something coming out or an officially published version, 'Release' fits better. 'Release' sounds more technical and is used especially in media and software.
Der Release des neuen Spiels ist für Freitag geplant.
The release of the new game is planned for Friday.
Vor dem Termin zeigt die Verkäuferin dem Kunden die neue Version der Software.
Before the appointment, the saleswoman shows the customer the new version of the software.