En 15 secondes
- Share skills and information intentionally.
- Focuses on mentorship and teaching.
- Implies generosity and growth.
- Avoid using for simple facts.
Signification
C'est l'acte de partager vos compétences ou vos informations avec quelqu'un d'autre. Pensez-y comme à passer un relais d'expertise à la personne suivante dans la file.
Exemples clés
3 sur 10Texting a friend about a new skill
Ich lerne gerade Programmieren und will mein Wissen später gerne weitergeben!
I'm learning to code right now and would love to pass on my knowledge later!
Job interview - discussing mentorship
In meiner Rolle als Teamleiter ist es mir wichtig, Wissen weiterzugeben und das Team zu fördern.
In my role as team leader, it's important to me to pass on knowledge and foster the team.
Instagram caption about a workshop
Was für ein toller Tag! Es hat so viel Spaß gemacht, mein Wissen weiterzugeben und von euch zu lernen. #Workshop #Lernen #Lehren
What a great day! It was so much fun passing on my knowledge and learning from you. #Workshop #Learning #Teaching
Contexte culturel
The 'Duale Ausbildung' (dual education) is a source of national pride. It relies entirely on masters 'passing on knowledge' to apprentices in a mix of school and work. In German universities, 'Wissensweitergabe' is seen as a public service. Professors are often expected to engage in 'Wissenschaftskommunikation' (science communication). With an aging population, 'Wissensmanagement' is a huge topic. Companies fear 'Wissensverlust' (loss of knowledge) when seniors retire. In the modern Berlin startup scene, 'Wissen weitergeben' is often rebranded as 'Sharing is Caring' or 'Mentorship Culture'.
Use it in Job Interviews
If you want to sound like a leader, say: 'Ich freue mich darauf, mein Wissen an das Team weiterzugeben.' It shows you aren't afraid of competition.
Separable Verb Alert
In a normal sentence, 'weiter' goes to the very end. 'Ich gebe mein Wissen heute an alle meine neuen Kollegen weiter.'
En 15 secondes
- Share skills and information intentionally.
- Focuses on mentorship and teaching.
- Implies generosity and growth.
- Avoid using for simple facts.
What It Means
Wissen weitergeben isn't just about talking. It's the active process of transferring knowledge or skills. Imagine you're a master chef teaching an apprentice. You're not just showing them recipes; you're passing on your intuition, your techniques. It carries a warm, generous vibe. It’s about mentorship and community building. It’s the opposite of hoarding information.
How To Use It
Use Wissen weitergeben when you're intentionally sharing something you know. This could be in a formal training session or a casual chat. It works for anything from professional skills to life advice. You can use it for teaching, mentoring, or even just explaining something complex to a friend. It implies a deliberate act of sharing. You might say, 'My goal is to Wissen weitergeben to the next generation.' Or, 'The workshop focused on Wissen weitergeben in digital marketing.' It’s a positive action.
Real-Life Examples
- A senior developer mentors a junior coder. They are
Wissen weitergeben. - A retired teacher volunteers at a local school. She’s sharing her experience. She’s
Wissen weitergeben. - A popular YouTuber creates tutorials. They are
Wissen weitergebento their followers. - Your grandma teaches you her secret cookie recipe. She’s
Wissen weitergeben. - A company holds a training session. They want to
Wissen weitergebenabout new software.
When To Use It
Use Wissen weitergeben when you want to highlight the act of sharing expertise. It’s perfect for describing mentorship or educational initiatives. Think about training programs or apprenticeships. It fits when someone is passing down traditions or skills. Use it when you want to emphasize the generosity involved. It's great for describing the goals of educators or experienced professionals. It’s also good for family traditions. You pass on family recipes, right?
When NOT To Use It
Don't use Wissen weitergeben for simply stating facts. If you just tell someone the weather, you're not really 'passing on knowledge' in the deep sense. It's not for gossip or casual chat. Avoid it if the sharing is accidental or unintentional. It’s not for bragging about what you know. It’s about generosity, not showing off. Don't use it if you're just giving instructions like 'turn left'. That’s not usually Wissen weitergeben. It's more about skills and deeper understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up weitergeben with other verbs. They might say Wissen mitteilen (share information) or Wissen erklären (explain knowledge). While related, these lack the active, intentional transfer aspect. Mitteilen is more general sharing. Erklären is just making something clear. Weitergeben implies a handover, a lineage of knowledge. It’s like passing a baton. You wouldn't say 'pass the explanation'.
Wissen mitteilen
✓Wissen weitergeben (when describing mentorship)
Wissen erklären
✓Wissen weitergeben (when describing long-term skill transfer)
Information geben
✓Wissen weitergeben (when it’s about expertise, not just data)
Similar Expressions
Lehren(to teach): This is more formal and often implies a structured educational setting. It’s the act of instructing.Unterrichten(to teach/instruct): Similar tolehren, often used in schools or universities.Anleiten(to guide/instruct): Focuses on guiding someone through a process or task.Mentoring(to mentor): Directly describes the relationship of guiding a less experienced person.Etwas beibringen(to teach someone something): More direct, like teaching a specific skill. 'Ich bringe dir das Kochen bei.' (I'll teach you cooking.)
Common Variations
Wissen weiterzugeben(infinitive withzu): Used after verbs likehoffen(hope) orversuchen(try). 'Ich hoffe, ich kann mein Wissen weiterzugeben.' (I hope I can pass on my knowledge.)Wissen weitergegeben(past participle): Used in perfect tenses. 'Das Wissen wurde weitergegeben.' (The knowledge was passed on.)Wissensweitergabe(noun): The act of passing on knowledge itself. 'Die Wissensweitergabe ist wichtig.' (The passing on of knowledge is important.) It's a bit more formal.
Memory Trick
Imagine a Wild Sense of Weisdom being Generously Bent over a student’s shoulder. The Wild Sense is the knowledge. The Weisdom part is key. You’re Generously Bending to share it. It’s a bit silly, but memorable! Or think of a relay race: the runner weitergibt (passes on) the baton (the Wissen).
Quick FAQ
- Is it formal? Generally neutral to slightly formal, but used in casual contexts too.
- Can it be used for hobbies? Absolutely! Think sharing your knitting skills.
- What's the opposite? Hoarding knowledge or keeping secrets.
Notes d'usage
This phrase leans towards neutral formality but is commonly used in both professional and casual settings. It emphasizes the active and intentional transfer of expertise, skills, or deep understanding, rather than just sharing simple facts. Be mindful not to overuse it for basic information exchange; context is key.
Use it in Job Interviews
If you want to sound like a leader, say: 'Ich freue mich darauf, mein Wissen an das Team weiterzugeben.' It shows you aren't afraid of competition.
Separable Verb Alert
In a normal sentence, 'weiter' goes to the very end. 'Ich gebe mein Wissen heute an alle meine neuen Kollegen weiter.'
The 'Du' vs 'Sie' factor
Passing on knowledge often happens in a mentor-mentee relationship. Even if you are 'Wissen weitergeben', keep the formal 'Sie' unless invited to 'Du'.
Exemples
10Ich lerne gerade Programmieren und will mein Wissen später gerne weitergeben!
I'm learning to code right now and would love to pass on my knowledge later!
Shows a future intention to share learned skills.
In meiner Rolle als Teamleiter ist es mir wichtig, Wissen weiterzugeben und das Team zu fördern.
In my role as team leader, it's important to me to pass on knowledge and foster the team.
Highlights the professional responsibility of sharing expertise.
Was für ein toller Tag! Es hat so viel Spaß gemacht, mein Wissen weiterzugeben und von euch zu lernen. #Workshop #Lernen #Lehren
What a great day! It was so much fun passing on my knowledge and learning from you. #Workshop #Learning #Teaching
Expresses the joy and mutual benefit of sharing knowledge in a community setting.
Meine Oma hat mir das Backen beigebracht. Sie wollte ihr Wissen weitergeben, bevor sie uns verlässt.
My grandma taught me baking. She wanted to pass on her knowledge before she leaves us.
Adds emotional weight, emphasizing the importance of preserving family traditions through knowledge transfer.
Okay, ich versuche mal, dieses komplexe Thema zu erklären und mein Wissen weiterzugeben.
Okay, I'll try to explain this complex topic and pass on my knowledge.
Shows the phrase used during an attempt to explain something difficult.
✗ Ich muss mein Wissen mitteilen, weil mein Kollege es braucht. → ✓ Ich muss mein Wissen weitergeben, weil mein Kollege es braucht.
✗ I must share my knowledge because my colleague needs it. → ✓ I must pass on my knowledge because my colleague needs it.
`Mitteilen` is too general; `weitergeben` implies a more active transfer of expertise.
Wenn du deinem Hund beibringst, Pfötchen zu geben. Definitiv `Wissen weitergeben` auf höchstem Niveau! 😂
When you teach your dog to give paw. Definitely 'passing on knowledge' at the highest level! 😂
Uses the phrase humorously for a simple, funny situation.
✗ Der Lehrer gibt die Hausaufgaben weiter. → ✓ Der Lehrer gibt die Hausaufgaben auf.
✗ The teacher passes on the homework. → ✓ The teacher assigns the homework.
`Weitergeben` is for knowledge/skills, not simple tasks like homework assignment.
Unsere Unternehmenskultur basiert auf Innovation und dem kontinuierlichen Wissen weitergeben.
Our company culture is based on innovation and the continuous passing on of knowledge.
Used in a formal context to describe a core company principle.
Dieser Kurs ist darauf ausgelegt, Ihnen praktische Fähigkeiten zu vermitteln und wertvolles Wissen weiterzugeben.
This course is designed to impart practical skills and pass on valuable knowledge.
Highlights the educational purpose and benefit for the student.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'weitergeben' in the present tense.
Der Lehrer _______ sein Wissen an die Schüler _______.
'Der Lehrer' is 3rd person singular, so 'geben' becomes 'gibt'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
The past participle of 'geben' is 'gegeben'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Ich möchte mein Fachwissen in diesem Workshop weitergeben.'
'Fachwissen' and 'Workshop' imply a professional educational setting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Warum schreibst du dieses Buch? B: Ich will mein _________ an die nächste Generation _________.
Writing a book for the next generation is a classic context for sharing knowledge.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sharing vs. Telling
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDer Lehrer _______ sein Wissen an die Schüler _______.
'Der Lehrer' is 3rd person singular, so 'geben' becomes 'gibt'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
The past participle of 'geben' is 'gegeben'.
'Ich möchte mein Fachwissen in diesem Workshop weitergeben.'
'Fachwissen' and 'Workshop' imply a professional educational setting.
A: Warum schreibst du dieses Buch? B: Ich will mein _________ an die nächste Generation _________.
Writing a book for the next generation is a classic context for sharing knowledge.
🎉 Score : /4
Tutoriels video
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, anyone can do it! Parents, colleagues, friends, and even children can pass on knowledge.
Usually, we say 'Geheimnisse verraten' (betray/tell secrets). 'Wissen weitergeben' implies something positive and educational.
'Vermitteln' is more formal and implies a structured method (like a school curriculum). 'Weitergeben' is more general.
Yes, you usually specify what knowledge you are passing on (e.g., Fachwissen, Erfahrungen).
Yes: 'Das Wissen wurde an die nächste Generation weitergegeben.'
Absolutely, it is a very common and respected phrase in academic writing.
The noun is {der|m} Wissenstransfer or {die|f} Wissensweitergabe.
No, for physical things like a book, just use 'geben' or 'weiterreichen'.
Yes, especially on LinkedIn when people talk about their career milestones.
It means 'half-knowledge'—when someone knows a little but acts like an expert. You shouldn't 'weitergeben' that!
Expressions liées
Kenntnisse vermitteln
synonymTo convey knowledge/skills
Jemanden einarbeiten
specialized formTo train someone for a specific job
Erfahrungen austauschen
similarTo exchange experiences
Etwas für sich behalten
contrastTo keep something to oneself
