Weitergeben
Example: Bitte gib die Informationen an alle Kollegen weiter.
Definition
"Weitergeben" means to pass or transmit something from one person to another, such as information, objects, or messages. It is often used in contexts where something is handed over or communicated further, as in 'Please pass the information on to all colleagues.'
Etymology
The German verb "weitergeben" is a compound of "weiter," meaning 'further,' and "geben," meaning 'to give.' It literally means 'to give further' or 'to pass on.' This word neatly captures the action of passing something along, whether physically or figuratively.
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"Weitergeben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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