German word

Anteil

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈantaɪ̯l/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproportion

Example

Der Anteil der Frauen in der Klasse ist hoch.

The proportion of women in the class is high.

Illustration for Anteil (proportion)

More examples

Jeder muss seinen Anteil an der Arbeit leisten.

Everyone must do their share of the work.

Core concept

A defined piece belonging to a larger whole, often expressed as a measured amount or an assigned share.

Common phrases

  • mit einem Anteil von

    with a proportion of

  • seinen Anteil haben

    have one's share

Similar words

Teil: A distinct part created when a whole is divided.
Prozentsatz: A figure stating a proportion out of one hundred.
Quote: A rate or assigned share within a group.

Definition in German

Anteil bezeichnet einen zu einem Ganzen gehörenden Teil, besonders im Sinn von Anteil an einer Menge oder am Ergebnis.

Word origin

Anteil combines an with Teil, a native Germanic word related to English deal, and the compound denotes a part belonging to something.

Usage tips

  • Anteil usually takes an with the dative, as in der Anteil der Frauen an der Klasse or ihr Anteil an der Arbeit.

Other meanings

  • partnoun
  • sharenoun
  • portionnoun

Opposites

  • Ganzeswholenoun

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