German Conversation · Level 31
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German word
Division
Pronunciation
IPA/diviˈzi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine noundivision
Example
Die Divisionen marschierten an die Grenze.
The divisions marched toward the border.
More examples
Bericht: Die Division wurde an die Grenze verlegt.
Report: The division was deployed to the border.
Core concept
A whole is organized into distinct parts, and one such part can be treated as an independent unit.
Common phrases
die Division an die Grenze verlegen
deploy the division to the border
zur Division gehören
belong to the division
in der Division dienen
serve in the division
Similar words
Abteilung: An organizational department grouped around particular duties or functions.
Bereich: A defined area covering particular responsibilities, subjects, or activities.
Sektion: A smaller organizational unit focused on a particular kind of work.
Branche: A branch of industry centered on similar goods or services.
Definition in German
Eine militärische Großformation aus mehreren Regimentern oder Brigaden, die für eigenständige Einsätze zusammengestellt wird.
Word origin
Division developed from Latin divisio, a noun related to dividere and referring to the act or result of separating into parts.
Usage tips
- For a company unit, Division often denotes a major business area, while Abteilung usually refers to a department.
Other meanings
- departmentnoun
- business divisionnoun
- arithmetic divisionnoun
Opposites
- Einheitunitynoun
Related words
- divisionaldivisionaladjective