überliefert
Translation
handed down, traditional, passed down, recorded
Examples
Das ist ein überliefertes Rezept von meiner Großmutter.
This is a traditional recipe from my grandmother.
Die Geschichte wurde mündlich überliefert.
The story was passed down orally.
Grammar Patterns
as ((adjective)) as an adjective This is a handed-down recipe.
((passive)) in passive voice The story was passed down orally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traditionell, herkömmlich, tradiert
Etymology
From 'über' (over, across) + 'liefern' (to deliver). The idea is something being 'delivered over' time or from person to person.
Memory Tips
Picture a package ('liefern') being passed 'über' (over) many generations.