VERB
teilen/ˈtaɪ̯lən/to divide; to share
teilen is a German verb that means to divide or to share. 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 usage)
a.to separate something into pieces or sections
Der Kuchen wurde in acht Stücke geteilt.—The cake was divided into eight pieces.
2.to share something with someone(with others)
a.to give someone a part of what one has
Er hat sein Essen mit mir geteilt.—He shared his food 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 or to share. 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.
