die Auflage
Translation
edition, print run, circulation, condition
Examples
Die erste Auflage des Buches ist ausverkauft.
The first edition of the book is sold out.
Er muss strenge Auflagen erfüllen.
He has to meet strict conditions.
Das Gericht machte ihm zur Auflage, sich zu entschuldigen.
The court ordered him to apologize.
Grammar Patterns
in a print run of ((sth.)) in einer Auflage von et3 The book was published in a print run of 10,000 copies.
on the condition that... unter der Auflage, dass... He was released on the condition that he leave the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Edition, Ausgabe (edition); Bedingung, Vorschrift (condition)
Etymology
From the verb 'auflegen' (to lay on, to impose, to publish). 'Auf' (on) + 'Lage' (position). Literally 'that which is laid on'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laying on' a new print run for a book, or 'laying on' a condition for a contract.