weiter|erzählen
Translation
to tell on, to pass on a story, to retell, to continue telling
Examples
Erzähl die Geschichte bitte weiter.
Please pass on the story.
Er hat das Geheimnis weitererzählt.
He told on the secret.
Sie erzählte die Neuigkeit sofort weiter.
She immediately passed on the news.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to tell sth. on to sb. He told everything on to his friend.
Similar Words
verraten, berichten, verbreiten
Etymology
Composed of 'weiter' (further, on) and 'erzählen' (to tell). Literally means 'to tell further'.
Memory Tips
Imagine passing a story along a chain of people, 'telling it on' or 'telling it further'.