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splitting up
The division of a unit into two or more separate parts. This can refer to companies, organizations, groups, or also abstract concepts.
Die Aufspaltung des Konzerns in mehrere kleinere Firmen wurde von den Aktionären genehmigt.
The splitting up of the corporation into several smaller companies was approved by the shareholders.
splitting
A technical term from physics or chemistry that describes the splitting of atomic nuclei (nuclear fission) or chemical compounds into their components.
Die Aufspaltung von Uranatomen setzt eine gewaltige Menge an Energie frei.
The splitting of uranium atoms releases a huge amount of energy.
splitting
In psychology, a defense mechanism in which a person perceives himself or herself or others only in extremes, that is, as either entirely good or entirely bad.
Die Aufspaltung in „gute“ und „böse“ Objekte ist ein typisches Merkmal bestimmter Persönlichkeitsstörungen.
The splitting into 'good' and 'bad' objects is a typical feature of certain personality disorders.
'Die Aufspaltung' (the splitting) is the noun corresponding to the separable verb 'aufspalten' (to split up). The base verb 'spalten' means 'to split' or 'to divide.' The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Man beschloss, das Unternehmen aufzuspalten.
They decided to split up the company.
The preposition 'in' (+ accusative) is very often used to describe which parts something is broken down into. This structure is useful for all meanings.
Die Aufspaltung der Firma in zwei unabhängige Bereiche war kompliziert.
The splitting up of the company into two independent divisions was complicated.
In general usage, people often speak of the splitting up of a company, a party, a department, or a society.
Die politische Debatte führte zur Aufspaltung der Partei.
The political debate led to the party splitting up.
This meaning is a technical term from physics and chemistry. You can recognize it from words like 'Atom' (atom), 'Kern' (nucleus), 'Energie' (energy), or chemical elements in the sentence.
Die Aufspaltung des Atomkerns wird auch Kernfission genannt.
The splitting of the atomic nucleus is also called nuclear fission.
This meaning is a technical term from psychology. You can recognize it from words like 'Abwehrmechanismus' (defense mechanism), 'Persönlichkeit' (personality), 'gut' (good), and 'böse' (bad/evil) in the context.
In der Therapie lernte sie, diese psychische Aufspaltung zu überwinden.
In therapy, she learned to overcome this psychological splitting.
split / division
When referring to atomic nuclei, Spaltung and Aufspaltung can describe the same process of breaking something down. Spaltung is the established technical term, especially in Kernspaltung. Aufspaltung emphasizes more generally that something is broken down into several components.
Bei der Aufspaltung eines Atomkerns entstehen mehrere Bestandteile.
When an atomic nucleus splits, several components are produced.
Bei der Spaltung eines Atomkerns wird Energie frei.
Energy is released when an atomic nucleus undergoes fission.
