A company that publishes, produces, and distributes media products such as books, newspapers, magazines, or digital content. It refers to the legal business form of a publishing house.
example
Die bekannte Verlagsgesellschaft hat die Rechte für den neuen Bestseller erworben.
The well-known publishing company acquired the rights to the new bestseller.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of 'Verlag' (publishing house), the linking element '-s-', and 'Gesellschaft' (company). So it literally describes a company or business that is a publishing house.
EXAMPLE
Die kleine, unabhängige Verlagsgesellschaft ist für ihre kunstvollen Bücher bekannt.
The small, independent publishing company is known for its artfully designed books.
Formal term
'Verlagsgesellschaft' (publishing company) is a formal term that is often used in economic or legal contexts to emphasize the business form.
EXAMPLE
Im Handelsregister ist die Firma als Verlagsgesellschaft mbH eingetragen.
The company is registered in the commercial register as a publishing company with limited liability.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with this noun are 'eine Verlagsgesellschaft gründen' (to found a publishing company), 'leiten' (to manage), or 'mit einer Verlagsgesellschaft verhandeln' (to negotiate with a publishing company).
EXAMPLE
Sie träumt davon, eines Tages ihre eigene Verlagsgesellschaft zu gründen.
She dreams of founding her own publishing company one day.
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near_synonym
Verlagsgesellschaft vs Verlag
publishing house
'der Verlag' and 'die Verlagsgesellschaft' both refer to a company that publishes and distributes media such as books, newspapers, or digital content. 'Verlag' is the normal, short word used in everyday language. 'Verlagsgesellschaft' sounds more formal and places more emphasis on the company as a legal or business organization. In many situations, both can be understood, but when talking about a book, people usually say 'Verlag'. In contracts, company names, or business texts, 'Verlagsgesellschaft' can sound more precise.
Verlagsgesellschaft
Im Büro prüft der Kunde den Vertrag mit der Verlagsgesellschaft.
At the office, the customer reviews the contract with the publishing company.
Verlag
Der Verlag hat meinem Vater gestern den neuen Reiseführer geschickt.
The publishing house sent my father the new travel guide yesterday.