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.
rental
Vermietung (rental) and Überlassung (provision) both mean that someone is given something to use. With Vermietung, rent is paid for this. Überlassung is more general and does not by itself say whether use is paid or free; it can also be contractual and limited to a specific period.
Die Überlassung des Firmenwagens an den Mitarbeiter erfolgt für drei Monate kostenlos.
The company car is provided to the employee free of charge for three months.
Die Vermietung des Firmenwagens an den Mitarbeiter kostet monatlich 200 Euro.
Renting the company car to the employee costs 200 euros per month.
