VERB
teilen/ˈtaɪ̯lən/to divide; to share; to split
teilen is a German verb that means to divide, to share, or to split. It is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "teilte" and the past participle is "geteilt".
Definitions
1.to divide something into parts(general action)
a.to split something into pieces or sections
Wir müssen den Kuchen in acht Stücke teilen.—We have to divide the cake into eight pieces.
2.to give part of something to someone else; to share(sharing)
a.to share something (e.g., food, information)
Kannst du deine Notizen mit mir teilen?—Can you share your notes with me?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | teilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | teile |
| Present (du) | teilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | teilt |
| Preterite (ich) | teilte |
| Participle II | geteilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | teilte |
| Imperative (singular) | teile |
| Imperative (plural) | teilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "teilen" mean in English?
- "teilen" means to divide, to share, or to split. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "teilen"?
- "teilen" is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "teilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "teilen" is "geteilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "teilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "teilen" becomes "teilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "teilen"?
- "teilen" is a verb in German.
