Der Teil
Example: Ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung unterstützt diese Entscheidung.
Definition
"Der Teil" refers to a portion or segment of a whole, often used to indicate a specific fraction or section within a larger group or object. For example, in "Ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung unterstützt diese Entscheidung," it means a significant part of the population supports the decision.
Etymology
The word "der Teil" originates from Old High German "teil," meaning 'portion' or 'share.' It is related to the English word 'deal,' which also once had the meaning of a share or portion. Did you know that the concept of dividing something into 'Teile' has been essential in both language and trade for centuries?
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"Der Teil" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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