VERB
weitergeben/ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩/to pass on; to forward; to hand down
weitergeben is a German verb that means to pass on, to forward, or to hand down. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab weiter" and the past participle is "weitergegeben".
Definitions
1.to give something received to someone else; to pass on(information, objects)
a.to forward or transmit something (such as information, messages, objects)
Kannst du mir die Nachricht bitte weitergeben?—Can you please pass the message on to me?
b.to hand down (e.g. traditions, knowledge)
Wissen wird oft von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben.—Knowledge is often handed down from generation to generation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | weitergeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe weiter |
| Present (du) | gibst weiter |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt weiter |
| Preterite (ich) | gab weiter |
| Participle II | weitergegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe weiter |
| Imperative (singular) | gib weiter |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt weiter |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weitergeben" mean in English?
- "weitergeben" means to pass on, to forward, or to hand down. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "weitergeben"?
- "weitergeben" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "weitergeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "weitergeben" is "weitergegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "weitergeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "weitergeben" becomes "gab weiter" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "weitergeben"?
- "weitergeben" is a verb in German.
