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To transmit received information, a message, or an object to another person or office.
Könnten Sie meine Anfrage bitte an die zuständige Abteilung weiterleiten?
Could you please forward my inquiry to the department responsible?
'Weiterleiten' (to forward) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'weiter' comes at the end of the sentence. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Ich leite die Information sofort an Sie weiter.
I will forward the information to you immediately.
The verb is made up of 'weiter' (further/on) and 'leiten' (to lead/conduct). 'Leiten' means to guide or transport. The prefix 'weiter' indicates the direction: from one point to the next.
Das Rohr leitet das Wasser weiter in den Garten.
The pipe carries the water on into the garden.
If you want to name the recipient, you use the preposition 'an' followed by the accusative. This structure is very common.
Bitte leiten Sie dieses Dokument an die Personalabteilung weiter.
Please forward this document to the HR department.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the object. If it is information such as 'E-Mail' (email), 'Nachricht' (message), or 'Anruf' (call), it means transmission to a person. With physical terms such as 'Strom' (electricity) or 'Wärme' (heat), it refers to technical transmission.
Ich habe deinen Anruf an meine Kollegin weitergeleitet.
I forwarded your call to my colleague.
In everyday office life, the verb is often used for communication. Typical combinations are: 'eine E-Mail weiterleiten' (to forward an email), 'eine Nachricht weiterleiten' (to forward a message), or 'einen Anruf weiterleiten' (to forward a call).
Kannst du mir die Präsentation von gestern Abend weiterleiten?
Can you forward me the presentation from yesterday evening?
to share / divide
'teilen' and 'weiterleiten' can both mean that other people receive information. On social networks, you use 'teilen' when you make a post visible to your own contacts. 'weiterleiten' is used more for messages, emails, documents, or information that you have received and send on to another person. The words can be confused because both involve passing something on. 'teilen' fits more naturally with posts and public content, while 'weiterleiten' fits direct transmission to specific people.
Bei der Arbeit leitet er die E-Mail mit dem Termin an sein Team weiter.
At work, he forwards the email with the appointment to his team.
Selma teilt den Beitrag über das Konzert mit ihren Freunden.
Selma shares the post about the concert with her friends.