Übertragung/ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡʊŋ/transmission; transfer; broadcast
Übertragung is a German noun that means transmission, transfer, or broadcast. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Übertragungen".
Definitions
1.transmission of signals, data, or diseases(technology; communication)
a.conveying data or signals
Die Übertragung der Daten erfolgt über das Internet.—The transmission of the data takes place via the internet.
b.infectious transmission
Die Übertragung des Virus geschieht durch Tröpfcheninfektion.—Transmission of the virus occurs through droplet infection.
2.live broadcast of an event(media)
a.broadcasting a show or event
Die Übertragung des Fußballspiels beginnt um 20 Uhr.—The broadcast of the soccer match starts at 8 pm.
3.transfer or passing on of something (rights, ideas, etc.)(general)
a.transfer of responsibility or rights
Die Übertragung der Verantwortung liegt beim neuen Leiter.—The transfer of responsibility is with the new manager.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Übertragung | die Übertragungen |
| Genitive | der Übertragung | der Übertragungen |
| Dative | der Übertragung | den Übertragungen |
| Accusative | die Übertragung | die Übertragungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Übertragung" mean in English?
- "Übertragung" means transmission, transfer, or broadcast. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Übertragung"?
- "Übertragung" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈtʁaːɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Übertragung" der, die, or das?
- "Übertragung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Übertragung"?
- The plural of "Übertragung" is "Übertragungen".
- What part of speech is "Übertragung"?
- "Übertragung" is a noun in German.
