German Word · Intermediate
aufteilen
to divide, to divide up
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ̯fˌtaɪ̯lən/
Meaning
to divide, to divide up
Example
1938 teilten Deutschland, Ungarn und Polen die Tschechoslowakei auf.
In 1938, Germany, Hungary, and Poland carved Czechoslovakia up.
Practice tips
- Practice aufteilen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.