auf|schlüsseln
Translation
to break down, to itemize, to give a breakdown of
Examples
Er schlüsselt die Kosten genau auf.
He breaks down the costs precisely.
Können Sie die Daten nach Alter aufschlüsseln?
Can you break down the data by age?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((aufschlüsseln)) to break sth. down He breaks down the costs.
((sth.)) ((nach sth.dat)) ((aufschlüsseln)) to break sth. down by sth. We break down the data by region.
Similar Words
Synonyms: analysieren (to analyze), gliedern (to structure); Antonym: zusammenfassen (to summarize)
Etymology
From `auf-` (up, open) + `Schlüssel` (key) + `-n` (verb ending). Literally 'to unlock' something into its components.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a 'key' (`Schlüssel`) to 'open up' (`auf-`) a complex topic into smaller, understandable parts.