VERB
überliefern/ˌyːbɐˈliːfɐn/to hand down; to transmit (tradition, knowledge); to pass on
überliefern is a German verb that means to hand down, to transmit (tradition, knowledge), or to pass on. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈliːfɐn/.
Definitions
1.to hand down information, stories, or customs, especially orally or in writing, across generations(tradition, history)
a.to transmit (cultural traditions, stories, knowledge) from one generation to another
Die alten Mythen wurden über Jahrhunderte mündlich überliefert.—The old myths were handed down orally for centuries.
b.to record and pass on (information, reports) in a lasting form
Der Bericht wurde uns schriftlich überliefert.—The report was handed down to us in written form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überliefern" mean in English?
- "überliefern" means to hand down, to transmit (tradition, knowledge), or to pass on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überliefern"?
- "überliefern" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈliːfɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "überliefern"?
- "überliefern" is a verb in German.
