Teilen
Example: Wir sollten die Informationen mit allen Teammitgliedern teilen.
Definition
"Teilen" means to divide something into parts or to distribute portions among people or groups. It can also mean to share information, resources, or experiences with others, as in the phrase 'Wir sollten die Informationen mit allen Teammitgliedern teilen,' meaning we should share the information with all team members.
Etymology
The German verb "teilen" comes from the Old High German word 'teilan,' which means to divide or separate. This root is related to similar words in other Germanic languages and originally referred to dividing physical objects, but over time it extended to sharing abstract things like information. Did you know that the idea of 'teilen' captures both physical division and the social act of sharing?
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"Teilen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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