übertragen/ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡn̩/to transfer; to transmit; to broadcast
übertragen is a German verb that means to transfer, to transmit, or to broadcast. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "übertrug" and the past participle is "übertragen".
Definitions
1.to transfer (sth. from one place or person to another)(information, data, or rights)
a.to delegate or assign responsibility or rights
Der Chef hat die Verantwortung auf seine Assistentin übertragen.—The boss delegated the responsibility to his assistant.
2.to transmit (to pass or convey something such as a disease or signal)(diseases, signals)
a.to infect, to spread (disease)
Mücken können viele Krankheiten auf Menschen übertragen.—Mosquitoes can transmit many diseases to humans.
3.to broadcast (to transmit a program, event, etc. on TV or radio)(media)
a.to show live on TV/radio
Das Spiel wird live im Fernsehen übertragen.—The game is being broadcast live on television.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | übertragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | übertrage |
| Present (du) | überträgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überträgt |
| Preterite (ich) | übertrug |
| Participle II | übertragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | übertrüge |
| Imperative (singular) | übertrag |
| Imperative (plural) | übertragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "übertragen" mean in English?
- "übertragen" means to transfer, to transmit, or to broadcast. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "übertragen"?
- "übertragen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "übertragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "übertragen" is "übertragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "übertragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "übertragen" becomes "übertrug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "übertragen"?
- "übertragen" is a verb in German.
