die Auflage, -n

The German word "Auflage" is a noun with several related meanings, generally referring to a condition, edition, or circulation depending on context.

• It stems from the verb "auflegen" which means "to lay on" or "to impose".
• Key meanings:
  • Edition of a book or publication, e.g. "zweite Auflage" = second edition.
  • Imposed condition or requirement, e.g. "unter Auflage" = under condition.
  • Print run or circulation of newspapers/books/magazines.

Similar words:

• Ausgabe (edition, issue) — often synonymous with edition but emphasizes the release or issue number.
• Bed ingung (condition) — refers more generally to any condition or stipulation.

Differences:

• Auflage often highlights an official or formal condition or a specific edition in print.
• Ausgabe mainly focuses on the release or issue aspect without emphasizing the condition.
• Bedingung is broader, referring to conditions in general, not specifically in publishing or formal impositions.