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transferieren

to transfer (knowledge, meaning)

verb trans-fe-REE-ren Rare
Communication Language

Origin: from Latin transferre (to carry across)

Also means

to transfer (money, person)

Usage Note

transferieren in language learning contexts means applying knowledge from one context or language to another. Wissen transferieren is a goal of education — students who can transfer have genuinely understood.

Examples

"Gute Sprachlerner können Grammatikregeln auf neue Situationen transferieren."

Natural Translation

Good language learners can transfer grammar rules to new situations.

Literal Translation

Good language learners can grammar rules to new situations transfer.

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