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German NOUN B2 Rank 20020

die Verlagsgesellschaft

publishing company

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die Verlagsgesellschaft

publishing company

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.

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Die bekannte Verlagsgesellschaft hat die Rechte für den neuen Bestseller erworben.

The well-known publishing company acquired the rights to the new bestseller.

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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.

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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.

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