teilen
Translation
to share, to divide, to split
Examples
Wir teilen den Kuchen.
We share the cake.
Sie teilt ihre Meinung.
She shares her opinion.
Der Fluss teilt die Stadt.
The river divides the city.
Grammar Patterns
to share/divide ((sth.)) We share the profit.
to share ((sth.)) ((with sb.)) I share my food with you.
to split/divide ((itself)) Opinions are divided.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trennen, spalten; Antonyms: vereinen
Etymology
From noun 'Teil' (part), cognate with English 'deal' (in the sense of portion).
Memory Tips
Think of 'tile' - breaking a tile into parts.