VERB
teilen/ˈtaɪ̯lən/to share; to divide
teilen is a German verb that means to share or to divide. It is pronounced /ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "teilte" and the past participle is "geteilt".
Definitions
1.to share something with others(give part of something to others)
a.give a portion of something to others
Sie teilt ihren Kuchen mit ihrem Bruder.—She shares her cake with her brother.
2.to divide something into pieces or sections(separate into parts)
a.separate something into smaller pieces
Er teilt die Pizza in acht Stücke.—He divides the pizza into eight pieces.
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 or to divide. 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.
