die Teilgruppe
Translation
subgroup, breakout group, smaller group
Examples
Wir arbeiten heute in kleinen Teilgruppen.
Today we are working in small subgroups.
Die Klasse wurde in drei Teilgruppen aufgeteilt.
The class was divided into three subgroups.
Grammar Patterns
in Teilgruppen arbeiten to work in subgroups We are working on the project in subgroups.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Untergruppe (subgroup)
Etymology
From 'Teil' (part) and 'Gruppe' (group). A 'part-group' or subgroup.
Memory Tips
Think of a large 'Gruppe' being split into smaller 'Teile' (parts) – each one is a 'Teilgruppe'.