die Transmission
Translation
transmission, broadcast, gearbox, transference
Examples
Die Transmission der Daten war erfolgreich.
The transmission of the data was successful.
Das Auto hat eine automatische Transmission.
The car has an automatic transmission.
Grammar Patterns
the transmission of sth. The transmission of data is fast.
to have a ... transmission The car has a manual transmission.
Similar Words
die Übertragung (transfer), das Getriebe (gearbox), die Sendung (broadcast)
Etymology
From Latin 'transmissio' (a sending across), from 'trans-' (across) and 'mittere' (to send).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mission' being sent 'trans' (across) a distance, like data or a TV signal.