überbringen
Translation
to deliver, to convey, to transmit, to bring
Examples
Der Bote wird die Nachricht überbringen.
The messenger will deliver the message.
Er überbrachte mir die Grüße meiner Tante.
He conveyed my aunt's greetings to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to deliver sth. to sb. The postman delivers a package to me.
Similar Words
liefern (to deliver goods), mitteilen (to inform)
Etymology
From 'über' (over) + 'bringen' (to bring). It literally means 'to bring over', implying carrying something across a distance to a recipient.
Memory Tips
Imagine a messenger 'bringing' a message 'over' a mountain. This verb is often used for messages, news, or greetings.