To make a work (such as a book, article, music, or film) or information available to the public, usually through print or digital media.
example
Die Band wird ihr neues Album nächsten Monat veröffentlichen.
The band will publish their new album next month.
Usage tips
Word structure
The verb is made up of the prefix 'ver-' and the adjective 'öffentlich' (public). It literally means to make something 'public'.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung wird die neuen Pläne bald veröffentlichen.
The government will publish the new plans soon.
Inseparable verb
The prefix 'ver-' is inseparable. It remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all tenses and sentence constructions.
EXAMPLE
Der Autor hat seinen ersten Roman veröffentlicht.
The author has published his first novel.
What you publish
This verb is typically used for creative works or official information. Common objects are: a book, an article, data, results, a photo, or a statement.
EXAMPLE
Die Studie wurde in einer bekannten Fachzeitschrift veröffentlicht.
The study was published in a well-known academic journal.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
veröffentlichen vs bringen
to bring
'bringen' and 'veröffentlichen' can both mean that a text, report, or piece of information appears in the media. 'veröffentlichen' is more precise and means that something is made publicly available, for example an article, a book, or a news item. In this context, 'bringen' is more typical for media: a newspaper, broadcaster, or website runs a report. Learners may confuse the words because the result is similar. 'veröffentlichen' fits well when you are describing the action officially or generally. 'bringen' sounds more natural when a medium shows or prints a piece.
veröffentlichen
Nach dem Unterricht hat die Schule die neuen Prüfungstermine veröffentlicht.
After class, the school published the new exam dates.
bringen
Die Zeitung bringt morgen einen Bericht über den neuen Bahnhof.
The newspaper is running a report about the new train station tomorrow.