Väljaanded

Väljaanded is an Estonian term that refers to publications or issues released by a publisher. The singular form is väljaanne and the plural form is väljaanded. It is used in bibliographic, library, and publishing contexts to denote a distinct published work or a set of published works.

Etymology and sense: The word is derived from the verb välja anda, meaning to publish or issue, with the noun-forming suffix -anne. In everyday and professional Estonian, väljaanne denotes a unit of publication, such as a book, a magazine issue, a report, or any other material that has been issued to the public.

Usage and scope: Väljaanded encompasses a broad range of published material, including books (raamat), periodicals (ajakiri, ajaleht), brochures, monographs, and digital publications (for example e-raamatud or online journals). In catalogues and bibliographies, väljaanne is used to refer to the published item as released, sometimes indicating edition or format when relevant.

Types and contexts: Common examples include a new väljaanne of a novel, a university report as a scientific väljaanne, or a monthly ajakiri as a periodical väljaanne. The term highlights the publication aspect rather than content specifics, allowing it to cover both printed and digital formats.

See also: Related terminology includes raamat (book), ajakiri (periodical), ajaleht (newspaper), and digitaalne väljaanne (digital publication). In libraries, the concept of väljaanne helps organize and describe materials for cataloguing and retrieval.