vermitteln
Translation
to mediate, to convey, to arrange, to impart
Examples
Er vermittelt zwischen den Parteien.
He mediates between the parties.
Das Buch vermittelt wichtiges Wissen.
The book imparts important knowledge.
Können Sie mir eine Wohnung vermitteln?
Can you arrange an apartment for me?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to arrange sth. for sb. He arranged a job for me.
((between+dat)) to mediate between sb./sth. She mediates between the arguing neighbors.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to convey sth. to sb. The film conveys a false impression.
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Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix for a process) + `Mitte` (middle). Literally 'to put in the middle', which leads to the sense of mediating or acting as a go-between.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'middle man' (`Mitte`) who arranges (`ver-`) a deal or conveys information between two parties.