Talk:transfer

Why is "transfered" incorrect?

why is "transfered" incorrect? — This comment was unsigned.

Because it looks like a w:silent e; and would thus be pronounced wrongly. The extra 'r' removes the possible confusion. Conrad.Irwin 01:12, 9 October 2008 (UTC)

That doesn't explain the likes of traveled... Equinox ◑ 21:08, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

@Equinox transfered a misspelling even for the pronunciation with main stress on the first syllable? If so, why is it an exception? --Backinstadiums (talk) 11:05, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

Bequal's thoughts

I concur. --Bequal 15:18, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

transitive and intransitive: change vehicles 2. start working elsewhere

transitive and intransitive  
to change from one vehicle or method of transportation to another, or cause somebody to do this
2. to employ somebody at a different job or in a different place while working for the same company, or begin employment in such circumstances

--Backinstadiums (talk) 16:47, 30 September 2020 (UTC)