Teilung
/ˈtaɪ̯lʊŋ/feminine
The English word division can be translated into German as Teilung.
Teilung is a feminine noun meaning the act or process of dividing anything.
Meaning: act or process of dividing anything (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Teilung refers to the act of dividing or a split, the word Abteilung is used for a division in the sense of a functional department within a company or organization.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Teilung is Teilungen. The verb associated with this noun is teilen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaɪ̯lʊŋ/
Did you know?
- The verb teilen can mean 'to share' as well as 'to divide', making the concept of 'division' closely tied to 'sharing' in German.
- In German mathematics, the process of division is called Division, but the actual result of that division is called der Quotient.
- In the context of the Cold War, the division of Germany was referred to as die Teilung Deutschlands, treating the geopolitical split as a single historical process.
Examples in context
- Bis 1989 hielt man die deutsche Teilung für eine gegebene Tatsache.The division of Germany was considered a given until 1989.Tatoeba #8942593 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #38967 by AlanF_US
- Zwei Zellen (ein Spermium und eine Eizelle) vereinigen sich zu einer neuen Zelle (der Zygote), die sich durch Teilung in geometrischer Abfolge zu einem menschlichen Wesen mit etwa 37 Billionen Zellen vermehrt.Two cells (a sperm and an egg) come together to form a new cell (the embryo), which replicates by division in geometric progression to form a human being, which has about 37 trillion cells.Tatoeba #10584289 by carlosalberto, translation #10584241 by carlosalberto
- Die mathematische Division ergibt das Ergebnis.The mathematical division yields the result.
- Die Teilung der Erbsubstanz ist ein komplexer Vorgang.The division of the genetic material is a complex process.
Example conversation
Two biology students are discussing a laboratory experiment.
- FelixHast du die Teilung der Zellen unter dem Mikroskop gesehen?Did you see the division of the cells under the microscope?
- JuliaJa, Felix, die Teilung war sehr deutlich zu erkennen.Yes, Felix, the division was very clearly visible.
- FelixWar die Geschwindigkeit der Teilung auch normal?Was the speed of the division also normal?
- JuliaJa, alles sieht für diese Probe sehr gut aus.Yes, everything looks very good for this sample.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “division” translations and entries Teilung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
