Transfer

Pronunciation: /transˈfeːr/

“Transfer” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

transfer (the act of moving money to another country)
transfer (the act of moving a player to another club)
transfer (passing on, moving in general); also of travellers, but otherwise not used of people (except in the sports context)

Etymology

18th century, common since early 20th century. Borrowed from English transfer, from Latin transferre. The verb transferieren is older and directly from Latin.

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More German words

Transe
Transfeind
transfeindlich
Transfeindlichkeit
Transferase
Transferfenster
transferieren
Transferrin

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