Also means
mediate
Usage Note
vermitteln spans 'to convey' knowledge, 'to broker' a job or flat, and 'to mediate' a dispute. The agent noun Vermittler is a mediator or middleman, and Vermittlung is the brokerage or telephone exchange. The prefix ver- is inseparable.
Examples
"Der Lehrer vermittelt viel Wissen."
Natural Translation
The teacher conveys a lot of knowledge.
Literal Translation
The teacher conveys much knowledge.

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