Übertragen
Example: Der Arzt musste die Krankheit auf den Patienten übertragen.
Definition
"Übertragen" means to transfer, convey, or transmit something from one person or place to another, often referring to the transmission of diseases, information, or responsibilities. For example, a doctor may transmit a disease to a patient, as in the phrase 'Der Arzt musste die Krankheit auf den Patienten übertragen.'
Etymology
The German verb "übertragen" comes from the prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'across' combined with "tragen," meaning 'to carry.' Together, they literally mean 'to carry over' or 'transfer.' Did you know? This word has been used since Middle High German times to describe various forms of transferring or transmitting things.
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"Übertragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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