die Abteilung
Translation
department, section, division, ward
Examples
Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung.
He works in the personnel department.
Diese Abteilung des Krankenhauses ist für Kinder.
This ward of the hospital is for children.
Das Buch ist in drei Abteilungen gegliedert.
The book is divided into three sections.
Grammar Patterns
in ((a department)) to work in a department She works in the sales department.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bereich (area), die Sektion (section). Antonym: das Ganze (the whole).
Etymology
From `ab-` (off, away) + `teilen` (to divide/part) + `-ung` (noun suffix). Literally 'a parting off' or a section that has been divided.
Memory Tips
Think of a company being 'parted' or divided into different departments. `Ab` + `Teil` (part) + `ung`.