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The conveyance or transport of people or things from one place to another.
Der Transfer vom Flughafen zum Hotel ist im Reisepreis inbegriffen.
The transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the travel price.
The noun 'der Transfer' (the transfer) is closely related to the verb 'transferieren' (to transfer). Both describe the process of transferring, whether people, money, data, or knowledge.
Wir müssen die Dateien auf den neuen Server transferieren.
We need to transfer the files to the new server.
'Transfer' is often used with prepositions that indicate a direction. Typical patterns are 'der Transfer von A nach B' (the transfer from A to B), 'der Transfer von A zu B' (the transfer from A to B), or 'der Transfer auf ein Konto' (the transfer to an account).
Der Transfer von meinem alten Konto auf das neue hat funktioniert.
The transfer from my old account to the new one worked.
In a travel context, 'Transfer' almost always refers to the transport of people, usually between an arrival point and accommodation. Typical combinations are 'der Transfer zum Hotel' (the transfer to the hotel) or 'der Flughafentransfer' (the airport transfer).
Wir haben online einen privaten Transfer vom Bahnhof gebucht.
We booked a private transfer from the train station online.
When sports news talks about a 'Transfer', it refers to a player transfer. The clubs and the 'Ablösesumme' (transfer fee, the price for the player) are often mentioned as well.
Die Fans diskutieren über den bevorstehenden Transfer des Stürmers.
The fans are discussing the upcoming transfer of the striker.
In combination with words like 'Geld' (money), 'Konto' (account), 'Bank' (bank), or an amount of money, it always means the transfer of money. The associated verb is often 'tätigen' (to make) or 'durchführen' (to carry out).
Für einen internationalen Transfer fallen oft Gebühren an.
Fees often apply for an international transfer.
In academic or professional contexts, 'Transfer' is used abstractly for the transfer of knowledge or skills. It is about applying what has been learned in a new area.
Der Wissenstransfer zwischen den Abteilungen muss verbessert werden.
Knowledge transfer between the departments needs to be improved.
application / use
'die Anwendung' and 'der Transfer' can both have to do with knowledge or skills that are used in practice. 'Anwendung' means that you use something you have learned, a method, or a rule in a concrete situation. 'Transfer' places more emphasis on the step from one area to another: you transfer knowledge to a new situation. Learners may confuse the words because both sound connected to practice. 'Anwendung' fits when you use something directly; 'Transfer' fits when what has been learned is transferred into a new context.
Der Transfer des Gelernten in den Beruf fällt vielen Teilnehmern am Anfang schwer.
Many participants find it difficult at first to transfer what they have learned into their work.
Im Kurs üben wir die Anwendung der neuen Grammatik in kurzen Dialogen.
In the course, we practice applying the new grammar in short dialogues.