verteilen
Translation
to distribute, to spread, to hand out, to allocate
Examples
Der Lehrer verteilt die Bücher an die Schüler.
The teacher distributes the books to the students.
Sie verteilt die Butter auf dem Brot.
She spreads the butter on the bread.
Die Kosten werden auf alle verteilt.
The costs are distributed among everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to distribute sth. to sb. The teacher distributes the books to the students.
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to spread sth. on sth. She spreads the butter on the bread.
((reflexive)) ((over sth.)) to spread out over sth. The tourists spread out over the whole city.
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Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating spreading or completion) + `teilen` (to divide, share). The idea is to 'divide out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dealer 'distributing' or 'sharing out' the cards. `ver-` + `teilen` (to share).