NOUN
Überlieferung/ˈyːbɐˌliːfəʁʊŋ/tradition; transmission; handing down
Überlieferung is a German noun that means tradition, transmission, or handing down. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌliːfəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Überlieferungen".
Definitions
1.passing on of cultural, historical, or religious knowledge, traditions, or texts from generation to generation(history, culture)
a.tradition passed through generations
Die Überlieferung des Märchens ist in vielen Regionen bekannt.—The tradition of the fairy tale is well known in many regions.
b.preservation and transmission of historical texts or information
Die Überlieferung alter Handschriften ist für die Forschung von großer Bedeutung.—The transmission of old manuscripts is of great importance for research.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Überlieferung | die Überlieferungen |
| Genitive | der Überlieferung | der Überlieferungen |
| Dative | der Überlieferung | den Überlieferungen |
| Accusative | die Überlieferung | die Überlieferungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Überlieferung" mean in English?
- "Überlieferung" means tradition, transmission, or handing down. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Überlieferung"?
- "Überlieferung" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌliːfəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Überlieferung" der, die, or das?
- "Überlieferung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Überlieferung"?
- The plural of "Überlieferung" is "Überlieferungen".
- What part of speech is "Überlieferung"?
- "Überlieferung" is a noun in German.
