Via - translation, pronunciation and examples
via
by way of; through a particular place or method
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When to use via
per E-Mail
per Telefon
über das Internet
mit dem Zug
mit dem Bus
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через — by way of; through a particular place or method
Formal, slightly bureaucratic 'by means of' or 'with the help of'. It emphasizes the instrument or method.
The most general and common option for 'through' or 'by'. It can mean movement, cause, or a means of doing something.
Often means 'via' in the sense of a channel, medium, or route. It can also simply mean 'over', so context matters.
Means movement or position along a line, road, or shore. It is not a true 'via' synonym in the sense of a means or channel, but rather 'along'.
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через — by way of; through a particular place or method
Wir fahren via Berlin nach Prag.
Мы едем в Прагу через Берлин.
Formal, slightly bureaucratic 'by means of' or 'with the help of'. It emphasizes the instrument or method.
Die Anmeldung erfolgt mittels eines Online-Formulars.
Регистрация происходит посредством онлайн-формы.
The most general and common option for 'through' or 'by'. It can mean movement, cause, or a means of doing something.
Wir informieren Sie durch einen Brief.
Мы информируем вас через письмо.
Often means 'via' in the sense of a channel, medium, or route. It can also simply mean 'over', so context matters.
Ich habe die Nachricht über WhatsApp erhalten.
Я получил сообщение через WhatsApp.
Means movement or position along a line, road, or shore. It is not a true 'via' synonym in the sense of a means or channel, but rather 'along'.
Wir spazierten entlang des Flusses.
Мы гуляли вдоль реки.
A very general preposition. It only works as a 'via' equivalent in certain fixed or context-dependent uses, often related to contact or location at something.
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
Картина висит на стене.
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How to pronounce via and what this word means
via translation: через. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce via
/viˈa/
via translation
через
via examples
Wir fahren via Berlin nach Prag.
via transcription
/viˈa/
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via meaning: what does it mean?
über; durch einen bestimmten Ort oder eine bestimmte Methode
via pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
via is pronounced as /viˈa/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
via definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wir fahren via Berlin nach Prag. Translation: Мы едем в Прагу через Берлин.
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