Die Übergabe
Example: Die Übergabe der Dokumente erfolgte pünktlich im Gericht.
Definition
"Die Übergabe" refers to the act of handing over or delivering something, especially in legal contexts, such as the transfer of documents or property, signifying a formal and official transfer of possession or responsibility from one party to another.
Etymology
The word "die Übergabe" comes from the German prefix "über" meaning "over" or "across," combined with "geben," which means "to give." Together, "Übergabe" literally means "giving over" or "handing over." Did you know it emphasizes the formal act of transferring something from one person to another?
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"Die Übergabe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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