No. 1,132 in German
übertragen
"Übertragen" means "to transfer," "to transmit," or "to convey."
In a sentence
Die Daten wurden erfolgreich übertragen.
The data was successfully transmitted.
Here, 'übertragen' is used in the technical sense of transmitting or transferring data electronically.
Ich habe das Buch in eine andere Sprache übertragen.
I have translated the book into another language.
In this sentence, 'übertragen' is employed to mean translating written material from one language to another.
Die Verantwortung wurde auf ihn übertragen.
The responsibility was delegated to him.
Here, 'übertragen' signifies the act of transferring responsibility or authority to another party.
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