Verteilen
Example: Wir verteilen die Flyer morgen in der Innenstadt.
Definition
"Verteilen" means to distribute or hand out items, such as flyers or materials, to multiple people or places. It involves spreading or allocating something evenly or appropriately among recipients or locations.
Etymology
The German verb "verteilen" comes from the prefix "ver-" combined with the verb "teilen," which means 'to divide' or 'to share.' The prefix "ver-" often implies distribution or spreading out. So, "verteilen" literally means 'to divide out' or 'to distribute.' Did you know that the prefix "ver-" can also indicate a process or transformation in German verbs?
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"Verteilen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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