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
Composed of 'über' (over) and 'bringen' (to bring). The literal sense is 'to bring over', as in bringing something from one place to another.
Memory Tips
Picture a carrier pigeon flying 'over' the city to 'bring' a note. It has a slightly more formal tone than just 'bringen'.