die Auflage
Translation
conditions, requirements, print runs, editions
Examples
Er muss strenge Auflagen erfüllen.
He has to meet strict requirements.
Die Zeitung hat hohe Auflagen.
The newspaper has a high circulation.
Die ersten Auflagen des Buches sind vergriffen.
The first editions of the book are out of print.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to impose conditions on sb. The government is imposing new conditions on the companies.
((unter et3)) under conditions He was released under strict conditions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bedingungen, Vorschriften (conditions); Druckauflage (print run)
Etymology
From 'auf-' (on) + 'Lage' (position, layer). Literally 'that which is laid on'. This applies to conditions 'laid upon' someone, and to 'editions' of a publication.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laying on' rules (conditions) or 'laying on' ink for a new print run (edition).