Verteilen
Example: Wir verteilen die Flyer im Stadtpark heute Nachmittag.
Definition
"Verteilen" means to distribute or hand out items, such as flyers or materials, to multiple people or places. It involves spreading something over an area or among a group, often in an organized or systematic way, like distributing flyers in a park.
Etymology
The German word "verteilen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'teilen,' which means 'to divide' or 'to share.' The prefix 'ver-' often implies spreading or scattering. So "verteilen" literally means to divide or spread things around. Did you know? The root 'teilen' is related to the English word 'teil,' an old form of 'teil' meaning 'part.'
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"Verteilen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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