to transmit / convey
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to transmit
To pass on or send a message, data, or information from one place or person to another, often through official or technical channels.
Die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung wurden dem Ministerium digital übermittelt.
The results of the investigation were transmitted digitally to the ministry.
'Übermitteln' (to transmit / convey) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'über-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all sentence forms and tenses and is not placed at the end of the sentence.
Der Agent übermittelt die geheime Nachricht.
The agent transmits the secret message.
This verb belongs to formal language. It is used mainly in official, written, or technical contexts. In normal everyday conversation, it often sounds distant.
Die Botschaft übermittelte eine offizielle Protestnote.
The embassy conveyed an official note of protest.
'Übermitteln' (to transmit / convey) is often used with a dative and an accusative object. The person or office receiving something is in the dative; the information itself is in the accusative.
Bitte übermitteln Sie mir die Ergebnisse so schnell wie möglich.
Please send me the results as quickly as possible.
In technical and official contexts, 'übermitteln' (to transmit) is often combined with words like 'Daten' (data), 'Informationen' (information), 'Nachrichten' (messages), or 'Ergebnisse' (results).
Das System übermittelt die Messwerte in Echtzeit.
The system transmits the readings in real time.
In this meaning, the verb is used for formal, polite messages. Typical combinations are 'Grüße übermitteln' (to convey greetings), 'Glückwünsche übermitteln' (to convey congratulations), or 'Beileid übermitteln' (to convey condolences).
Ich soll Ihnen herzliche Grüße von Frau Meier übermitteln.
I am supposed to convey warm greetings to you from Ms. Meier.
to transmit / transfer
'übertragen' and 'übermitteln' both have to do with sending information or data. 'übertragen' fits especially well when technology, devices, signals, or data connections are involved. 'übermitteln' often sounds more formal and emphasizes that a message or information is meant to arrive at a specific person or office. The words can be confused because both describe a path from A to B. In many technical situations, 'übertragen' is more natural; for official messages, data sent to an authority, or information sent to a person, 'übermitteln' often fits better.
Mina hat die notwendigen Daten vor dem Termin an die Praxis übermittelt.
Mina transmitted the necessary data to the medical practice before the appointment.
Die Kamera überträgt das Bild direkt auf den Bildschirm im Besprechungsraum.
The camera transmits the image directly to the screen in the meeting room.