verb

durchstellen

put through

Definition & meaning

The German verb durchstellen is primarily used in the context of telecommunications.

To transfer a call: It means to forward or connect a caller to another person, department, or internal extension. For example, a receptionist might transfer a call to a specific employee.
Technical connection: It can also refer to the act of establishing a direct line or circuit through an exchange or a technical system.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

Verb type: Weak, separable verb.
Conjugation:
- Present tense: ich stelle durch, du stellst durch, er/sie/es stellt durch.
- Past tense (Präteritum): ich stellte durch.
- Past participle (Perfekt): durchgestellt.
Auxiliary verb: haben.

Word origin: The word is a compound of the preposition durch (through) and the verb stellen (to place/set/put). In this context, it describes the action of "placing" a connection "through" to a final destination.