Teilung
Meaning and Usage
"Teilung" in German translates to "division" or "partition" in English. It is used to describe the action of dividing something into parts or sections, or the state of being divided.
Linguistic Analysis
"Teilung" is a noun derived from the verb "teilen," which means "to divide" or "to share." The noun "Teilung" is formed by adding the suffix "-ung" to the verb stem "teil."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Teilung" corresponds to the English word "division" or "partition." Both languages use these words to describe the act of dividing something into parts.
Cultural Context
In a historical context, the term "Teilung" is often associated with the division of territories, especially referring to the division of Germany into East and West Germany after World War II.
Example Sentences
- Die Teilung des Kuchens in gleich große Stücke war schwierig.
- Die Teilung des Landes führte zu politischen Spannungen.
Memory Tips
To remember the word "Teilung," try associating it with the concept of "dividing" or "partitioning" something into parts.
Additional Vocabulary
- teilen (verb) - to divide, to share
- aufteilen (verb) - to partition, to distribute
- die Unterteilung (noun) - subdivision, segmentation
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Teilungen
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "Teilung" is a noun, it does not have a verb conjugation. However, the related verb "teilen" conjugates as follows:
- ich teile (I divide)
- du teilst (you divide)
- er/sie/es teilt (he/she/it divides)
- wir teilen (we divide)
- ihr teilt (you [plural] divide)
- sie teilen (they divide)