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publisher
A person or company that publishes and distributes books, newspapers, magazines, or other media through a publishing house.
Der Verleger hat das Manuskript des jungen Autors angenommen und wird es veröffentlichen.
The publisher accepted the young author's manuscript and will publish it.
The word 'Verleger' (publisher) belongs to a word family. It is derived from the verb 'verlegen' (in the sense of 'to publish') and is closely connected to the noun 'der Verlag' (the publishing house).
Der Verleger leitet einen großen Verlag für Schulbücher.
The publisher runs a large publishing house for schoolbooks.
A publisher works in the book and media industry. Typical actions are: 'ein Manuskript prüfen' (to review a manuscript), 'ein Buch herausgeben' (to publish a book), or 'einen Autor unter Vertrag nehmen' (to sign an author).
Der Verleger entschied sich, das neue Buch des berühmten Autors herauszugeben.
The publisher decided to publish the famous author's new book.
'Der Verleger' (the publisher) can refer to the person who owns or runs a publishing house. Sometimes, however, the term is also used to stand for the entire company, that is, the publishing house.
Wir warten auf die Entscheidung des Verlegers.
We are waiting for the publisher's decision.
publishing house
Der Verlag refers to the company as a whole that publishes and distributes media. Der Verleger refers to the person in charge of running it, or to the person or company that takes on this task. Use Verlag for the institution and Verleger when the focus is on the operator.
Der Verleger bringt das Buch im nächsten Frühjahr auf den Markt.
The publisher will bring the book to market next spring.
Der Verlag bringt das Buch im nächsten Frühjahr auf den Markt.
The publishing house will bring the book to market next spring.
