German word

Teilung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaɪ̯lʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine noundivision

Example

Die Teilung des Kuchens war gerecht.

The division of the cake was fair.

Illustration for Teilung (division)

More examples

Bei dem Projekt war die Teilung der Aufgaben klar geregelt.

In the project, the division of tasks was clearly defined.

Core concept

One whole is separated into distinct parts, like a cake divided among several people.

Common phrases

  • Teilung der Aufgaben

    division of tasks

  • Teilung der Verantwortung

    division of responsibility

Similar words

Teil: A single element or section that forms part of a larger whole.
Aufteilung: The organized division of something into separate portions or groups.

Definition in German

das Aufteilen eines Ganzen in getrennte Teile

Word origin

Teilung is formed from the verb teilen, meaning 'to divide', with the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • Teilung is feminine, so the definite article is die and its plural is Teilungen.

Other meanings

  • distributionnoun
  • partitionnoun

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