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geteilt
divided
Separated or split into two or more parts.
example
Nach dem Streit war die Familie in zwei Lager geteilt.
After the argument, the family was divided into two camps.
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Past participle as adjective
'Geteilt' (divided) is the past participle of the verb 'teilen' (to divide/share). It can be used as part of the perfect tense or, as here, as an adjective describing a state.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben den Kuchen gerecht geteilt.
We divided the cake fairly.
Use with 'in'
When something is divided into several pieces or groups, this is often expressed with the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Das Land war nach dem Krieg in zwei Zonen geteilt.
The country was divided into two zones after the war.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'geteilter Meinung sein' (to be divided in opinion) is very common. It means that there are different views on a topic within a group.
EXAMPLE
Über die neue Regelung sind die Mitarbeiter geteilter Meinung.
The employees are divided in their opinions about the new regulation.
Mathematical formula
In mathematics, 'geteilt' (divided) always follows the fixed structure: number + 'geteilt durch' (divided by) + number. The preposition 'durch' is a fixed part of this expression.
EXAMPLE
Achtzehn geteilt durch sechs ergibt drei.
Eighteen divided by six equals three.
Compare with
geteilt vs ganz
whole / quite
'ganz' and 'geteilt' form a clear contrast when it comes to the form or division of something. 'ganz' means that something is whole and undivided. 'geteilt' means that something has been divided into two or more parts. So 'ganz' fits when you see something as a single unit. 'geteilt' fits when this unit is separated or distributed among several people, groups, or parts.
geteilt
Bei der Arbeit wird die Aufgabe geteilt, damit alle schneller fertig werden.
At work, the task is divided so that everyone finishes faster.
ganz
Nach dem Gespräch versteht die Gruppe den ganzen Plan.
After the conversation, the group understands the whole plan.
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