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
Derived from the verb 'abteilen' (to divide), from 'ab-' (off) + 'teilen' (to divide). The '-ung' suffix creates a noun.
Memory Tips
Picture a company being 'divided off' ('abgeteilt') into different sections. Each section is an 'Abteilung'.