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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.
author
'der Autor' and 'der Verleger' both have to do with books, newspapers, or other texts. An author writes the text and is the person behind the content. A publisher brings the text out, organizing things like publication, printing, or sales. The words can be confused because both are important in the world of books. In practice: the author writes; the publisher publishes.
Der Verleger entscheidet, ob das Buch im Herbst erscheint.
The publisher decides whether the book will come out in the fall.
Der Autor liest im Zug aus seinem neuen Roman.
The author reads from his new novel on the train.