phrasal verb · B1 · often · UK/US

weitergeben

pass down

Meaning of weitergeben

transfer traditions

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DE[ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩]
pass down
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weitergeben belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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weitergeben synonyms

Related words worth learning together

überreichen
Usually means to hand over something concrete, often in a formal or ceremonial way, not about traditions or inheritance.
aushändigen
A formal “to hand over” something like a document, keys, or a letter. Not used for traditions.
weiterreichen
Means to pass something along from hand to hand or along a chain; can also be figurative, but not about inheritance.
tradiieren
A bookish term meaning “to pass on as tradition,” usually for cultural customs, knowledge, or values.
hinterlassen
A very broad verb meaning “to leave behind.” It can refer to property, traces, impressions, or inheritance; not necessarily traditions.
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🇩🇪de

Usually means to hand over something concrete, often in a formal or ceremonial way, not about traditions or inheritance.

B1Often
🇩🇪de

A formal “to hand over” something like a document, keys, or a letter. Not used for traditions.

B1Often
W
🇩🇪de
weiterreichen

Means to pass something along from hand to hand or along a chain; can also be figurative, but not about inheritance.

B1Often
T
🇩🇪de
tradiieren

A bookish term meaning “to pass on as tradition,” usually for cultural customs, knowledge, or values.

B1Rarely
H
🇩🇪de
hinterlassen

A very broad verb meaning “to leave behind.” It can refer to property, traces, impressions, or inheritance; not necessarily traditions.

B1Very Often

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weitergeben means pass down. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce weitergeben

[ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩]

weitergeben translation

pass down

weitergeben transcription

[ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩]

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weitergeben meaning: what does it mean?

Traditionen, Wissen oder Bräuche an die nächste Generation weitergeben

weitergeben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

weitergeben is pronounced as [ˈvaɪ̯tɐˌɡeːbn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is weitergeben part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, weitergeben (pass down) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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