This is the 2874th most frequent German word.
via
"Via" in German means "by way of" or "through."
Here, 'via' is used to indicate the medium or method through which the picture was shared.
Ich habe das Bild via WhatsApp geteilt.
I shared the picture via WhatsApp.
In this sentence, 'via' illustrates the route or point through which the travel occurred.
Wir sind via Frankfurt gereist.
We traveled via Frankfurt.
Here, 'via' refers to the approach or technique used for solving the problem.