Usage of 伝える
The verb 伝える means "to convey" or "to communicate" information, feelings, or messages from one person to another. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when you want to express the act of passing on information.
Common contexts
- Conveying feelings or thoughts: 彼に気持ちを伝える (to convey feelings to him).
- Passing important information: 先生が情報を伝える (the teacher conveys information).
- Comparing communication methods: メールで伝える vs 直接話す (convey by email vs speak directly).
Collocations and patterns
Notes
伝える focuses on the act of communication and often implies the intention to make sure the message is understood. It differs from simply "saying" (言う) by emphasizing the transmission and reception of the message. Avoid confusing it with 伝わる, which is intransitive and means "to be conveyed" or "to be transmitted."