zerteilen

C1

to divide

English meaning
to divide

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zerteilen in a sentence

Er zerteilt den Kuchen in gleichgroße Stücke.

Word family

zerteilen is built from teilen (share) and eilen (hurry). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does zerteilen mean in English?

zerteilen means "to divide". For example: "Er zerteilt den Kuchen in gleichgroße Stücke."

What level is zerteilen in German?

zerteilen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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