VERB
teilen/ˈtaɪ̯lən/to share; to divide; to split
teilen is a German verb that means to share, to divide, or to split. It is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "teilte" and the past participle is "geteilt".
Definitions
1.to share something with others(general)
a.to give others a portion of what you have
Kannst du deinen Kuchen mit mir teilen?—Can you share your cake with me?
2.to divide or split into parts(separation)
a.to separate something into pieces
Wir müssen das Geld gerecht teilen.—We have to split the money fairly.
3.to divide (arithmetic operation)(mathematics)
a.to perform the division operation
Zehn geteilt durch zwei ergibt fünf.—Ten divided by two equals five.
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 share, to divide, 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.
