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splinter
A small, often pointed or sharp-edged piece that has broken or chipped off from a larger whole, for example from wood, glass, or metal.
Ich habe mir beim Holzhacken einen Splitter in den Finger gezogen.
I got a splinter in my finger while chopping wood.
'Der Splitter' (the splinter) is closely related to the verb 'splittern' (to splinter), which means 'to break into small, sharp pieces'. This connection helps you understand the meaning of the noun.
Das Glas ist bei dem Aufprall in tausend Stücke gesplittert.
The glass splintered into a thousand pieces on impact.
In connection with injuries, people often use the phrase 'sich einen Splitter einziehen' or 'einfangen' (to get a splinter). Common types are 'Holzsplitter' (wood splinter) or 'Glassplitter' (glass splinter).
Sei vorsichtig, damit du dir keinen Splitter einziehst.
Be careful so you don't get a splinter.
In political or social contexts, 'Splitter' refers to a small group that has separated from a larger organization. It is usually used as part of a compound such as 'Splittergruppe' (splinter group) or 'Splitterpartei' (splinter party).
Die neue Splitterpartei hat bei der Wahl kaum Stimmen bekommen.
The new splinter party got hardly any votes in the election.
faction
'die Fraktion' and 'der Splitter' can both mean a smaller group within a larger group. 'Fraktion' sounds more neutral and is often used for an organized group with shared goals, especially in politics or associations. 'Splitter' more often means a small part that has split off from the main body. In this sense, you often hear 'Splittergruppe' (splinter group) or 'Splitterpartei' (splinter party). The words can be confused because both are about groups. 'Fraktion' emphasizes the political or organizational group, while 'Splitter' emphasizes the split-off and the small size.
Nach dem Streit entstand aus der Partei ein kleiner Splitter mit eigenen Zielen.
After the dispute, a small splinter group with its own goals emerged from the party.
Im Verein bildet eine kleine Fraktion eine eigene Meinung zur neuen Regel.
In the association, a small faction forms its own opinion about the new rule.