die Abteilungen
Translation
departments, sections, divisions
Examples
Die Firma hat viele Abteilungen.
The company has many departments.
Die Abteilungen arbeiten gut zusammen.
The departments work well together.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) as a subject Die Abteilungen work together.
((Accusative object)) as an accusative object Die Firma hat viele Abteilungen.
Similar Words
Bereich (area), Sektor (sector), Ressort (department)
Etymology
From the verb 'abteilen' (to divide, separate), which is 'ab-' (off, away) + 'teilen' (to share, divide). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a whole being 'divided off' ('abgeteilt') into parts. Each part is an 'Abteilung'.