überreichen
Translation
handed over, presented, awarded
Examples
Er überreichte ihr die Blumen.
He handed her the flowers.
Der Bürgermeister überreichte den Preis.
The mayor presented the award.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to hand sth. over to sb., to present sb. with sth. He handed the certificate over to her.
Similar Words
geben (to give), schenken (to gift), verleihen (to award)
Etymology
From `über-` (over) + `reichen` (to reach, pass). Literally 'to reach over' to give something to someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine reaching 'over' a desk to formally 'present' a document.