der Anteil
share / proportion
A part of a whole that belongs to a person or thing or is attributed to them.
EXAMPLE
Der Anteil der Frauen in Führungspositionen ist gestiegen.
The proportion of women in leadership positions has increased.
der Anteil
share / proportion
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Meanings
Anteil nehmen
to show sympathy
In a fixed expression: to show sympathy for or interest in another person's fate or feelings.
EXAMPLE
Alle Kollegen nahmen großen Anteil an seiner schwierigen Situation.
All his colleagues showed great sympathy for his difficult situation.
der Anteil
share
A security that represents an ownership stake in a company; a share of stock.
EXAMPLE
Er hat seine Anteile an der Firma mit großem Gewinn verkauft.
He sold his shares in the company at a large profit.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word 'Anteil' (share / proportion) can be easily understood from its components 'an' (at/on) and 'Teil' (part). It literally describes a part that is attached to or belongs to a larger whole.
EXAMPLE
Jeder Erbe erhielt seinen Anteil am Vermögen.
Each heir received their share of the fortune.
Preposition 'an' + dative
To name the whole of which something is a part, German uses the preposition 'an' followed by the dative. This structure is very common in statistics and reports.
EXAMPLE
Der Anteil der erneuerbaren Energien an der Stromerzeugung wächst.
The share of renewable energy in electricity generation is growing.
Fixed expression
The expression 'Anteil nehmen' (to show sympathy) means to show compassion. It is always used with the preposition 'an' and the dative. The person showing sympathy is the subject of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Viele Freunde und Nachbarn nahmen an ihrem Schicksal Anteil.
Many friends and neighbors showed sympathy for her fate.
Finance context clue
In the context of business, finance, and companies, 'Anteil' (share) almost always means a share of stock or an ownership stake in a company. Typical verbs in this context are 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), or 'halten' (to hold).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ihre Anteile an dem Technologie-Startup verkauft.
She sold her shares in the technology startup.
Compare with
Anteil vs Teil
part
Both words refer to a part of a whole. „Teil“ is general and can simply mean a segment or component, whereas „Anteil“ typically means the assigned or measurable part that belongs to or is attributed to a person or thing. In contexts involving distribution or ownership, „Anteil“ is therefore more precise.
Anteil
Mein Anteil am Kuchen liegt auf diesem Teller.
My share of the cake is on this plate.
Teil
Dieser Teil des Kuchens liegt noch auf dem Teller.
This part of the cake is still on the plate.
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