Breakdown of Planen wir eine zweite Auflage, da alles ausverkauft ist?
sein
to be
ein
a, an (eine)
wir
we
planen
to plan
Questions & Answers about Planen wir eine zweite Auflage, da alles ausverkauft ist?
What exactly does Auflage mean in this context?
Auflage translates to "edition" or "print run" of a physical publication like a book, newspaper, or board game. If you were talking about a digital product or software, you would typically use Version instead.
Could I use weil instead of da here?
Yes, absolutely. Both mean "because" and require the exact same word order. da is slightly more formal and is often used when the reason is already known to the listener (translating closer to "since"), whereas weil is the standard, everyday word.
Why is the verb order ausverkauft ist rather than ist ausverkauft?
Because da is a subordinating conjunction, exactly like weil or dass. It creates a dependent clause and forces the conjugated verb (ist) to the very end.
This lesson focuses on formal relative pronouns like welche, but there isn't one here. How could I add one to describe the edition?
You could insert a relative clause right after Auflage. Because Auflage is feminine and would be the subject of the new clause, you can use die or the more formal written alternative welche. For example: Planen wir eine zweite Auflage, welche die erste ersetzen wird, da alles ausverkauft ist? (Are we planning a second edition which will replace the first, since everything is sold out?).