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 let others have part of something; to share(sharing)
a.to distribute or share with others
Wir teilten das Brot miteinander.—We shared the bread with each other.
2.to separate something into parts(dividing)
a.to split or divide into pieces or groups
Sie teilten die Klasse in zwei Gruppen.—They divided the class into two groups.
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.
