verb

vermitteln

mediate · convey · impart

Es bedeutet, etwas zwischen zwei Seiten weiterzugeben oder eine Verbindung herzustellen, zum Beispiel Informationen, Wissen oder einen Kontakt.

Definition & meaning

The verb vermitteln has several meanings depending on the context:

  1. To mediate or act as an intermediary: To assist two or more parties in reaching an agreement or resolving a conflict. It involves acting as a neutral go-between.
  2. To convey or transmit: To communicate information, knowledge, ideas, or feelings to someone else. For example, teaching a subject or sharing an impression.
  3. To arrange or provide: To help someone obtain something, such as a job, an apartment, or a contact. It acts as a bridge between a provider and a seeker.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a regular (weak) verb. Its principal parts are vermitteln (infinitive), vermittelte (past tense), and hat vermittelt (perfect tense). It is used transitively, often with an accusative object, or intransitively in the context of mediation.
  • Word origin: It is derived from the German adjective mittel (middle/mean) and the prefix ver-. Historically, it relates to the Latin word medius (middle), evolving into the idea of placing oneself "in the middle" between two sides or things.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • schlichten : To settle or resolve a dispute.
  • übermitteln : To transmit or convey data or messages.
  • vermitteln : To teach or impart knowledge (often used as Wissen vermitteln).
  • organisieren : To arrange or provide (e.g., einen Job vermitteln).
  • moderieren : To moderate or guide a discussion.

Antonyms

  • entfremden : To estrange or alienate, acting in opposition to bringing parties together.
  • vorenthalten : To withhold information or objects, preventing them from being conveyed to someone.
  • aufstacheln : To incite or stir up conflict, which is the opposite of mediating.

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Examples

Sie vermittelt zwischen den beiden Parteien.verb

She mediates between the two parties.

Der Lehrer vermittelt uns das Wissen.verb

The teacher conveys the knowledge to us.

Der Lehrer vermittelt uns die Grundlagen der Mathematik.verb

The teacher conveys to us the fundamentals of mathematics.

Der Berater will einen guten Eindruck vermitteln.verb

The consultant wants to convey a good impression.

Sie vermittelt effektiv Wissen in ihrem Unterricht.verb

She effectively imparts knowledge in her class.

Ich versuche, ein Gefühl des Vertrauens zu vermitteln.verb

I am trying to convey a sense of trust.

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