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“division” in German

German

AlsoTeilung

Pronunciation

IPA/diviˈzi̯oːn/

Example

Die Divisionen marschierten an die Grenze.

The divisions marched toward the border.

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How to say “division” in German

“Division” in German is Division.

A whole is organized into distinct parts, and one such part can be treated as an independent unit.

Full entry for Division: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Division

Bericht: Die Division wurde an die Grenze verlegt.

Report: The division was deployed to the border.

Tips for using Division

  • For a company unit, Division often denotes a major business area, while Abteilung usually refers to a department.

Other German words for “division”

Die Teilung des Kuchens war gerecht.

The division of the cake was fair.

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