ülekanda

Ülekanda is an Estonian word whose core meaning is transfer or transmission. It functions primarily as a verb meaning to transfer or convey, and it denotes the act of moving something from one place, person, or system to another, or of relaying information or signals. In nominal use, related form ülekanne names the act of transferring.

Etymology: It is formed from the prefix üle- meaning over or across and the verb kandma (to carry). This aligns it with related Estonian terms for transfer and transmission, such as the noun ülekanne (the transfer or transmission itself).

Usage: The term appears in several domains:

- Finance: describes money transfers.

- Information technology and telecommunications: describes data transfer or transmission over networks.

- Media and broadcasting: denotes the transmission or broadcast of a program.

In everyday language, ülekanda can also indicate transferring ownership, responsibility, or information in various contexts.

See also: ülekanne (the act of transfer or transmission), kandma (to carry).