transfer / provision
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transfer / provision
The formal act of giving something to someone for use, possession, or availability, often on a contractual basis and for a limited period of time.
Der Vertrag regelt die Überlassung der Wohnung für einen Zeitraum von drei Jahren.
The contract regulates the provision of the apartment for a period of three years.
'Überlassung' (transfer/provision) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'überlassen' (to leave/give something to someone). It describes the act of letting someone have something. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Er hat mir sein altes Auto für die Reise überlassen.
He let me have his old car for the trip.
This word belongs to formal language and is frequently used in contracts, laws, and official correspondence. In everyday language, one would be more likely to use 'Geben' (giving) or 'Leihen' (lending/borrowing).
Die Überlassung von Firmeneigentum an Dritte ist nicht gestattet.
The transfer of company property to third parties is not permitted.
The construction is usually 'die Überlassung von etwas' (the provision/transfer of something) or 'die Überlassung einer Sache' (the provision/transfer of an item; genitive). It is also often stated to whom something is provided: '... an jemanden' (to someone).
Der Vertrag regelt die Überlassung der Software an den Lizenznehmer.
The contract regulates the provision of the software to the licensee.
transmission / transfer
'die Übertragung' and 'die Überlassung' can both mean that something is given to another person or body. 'Übertragung' fits especially when rights, ownership, or tasks are formally transferred to someone else. This often sounds more final or more legal. 'Überlassung' is used more when someone is allowed to use something or is given something to have at their disposal, often for a specific period of time. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in contracts. As a simple guide: with 'Übertragung', something is transferred to someone; with 'Überlassung', someone is allowed to use or have something.
Die Überlassung des Dienstwagens gilt nur für die Dauer des Projekts.
The provision of the company car applies only for the duration of the project.
Die Übertragung der Rechte wurde im Vertrag genau geregelt.
The transfer of the rights was precisely regulated in the contract.