Hälfte
Meaning and Usage
"Hälfte" in German means "half" or "a half" and is used to refer to one of two equal parts into which something can be divided.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Hälfte" is a noun and doesn't have any specific prefixes or suffixes. It is derived from the Middle High German word "helfte," which itself comes from Old High German "helfti," ultimately related to the Proto-Germanic *halbaz.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Hälfte" directly corresponds to the English word "half," both in meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of "Hälfte" is commonly used in various contexts, such as sharing, dividing, or measuring things into equal parts.
Example Sentences
- Die Hälfte des Kuchens ist schon aufgegessen.
- Ich hatte nur die Hälfte des Geldes dabei.
- Die Sonne geht in der Hälfte des Tages unter.
Memory Tips
Associate "Hälfte" with the English word "half" and remember that it refers to "half" or "a half" of something.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: die halbe Menge (half the amount), die Hälft (old-fashioned)
- Related Words: das Drittel (the third), das Viertel (the quarter)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Hälften
Conjugation (for verbs)
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