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To be involved in something or take part in it; to have a share in an experience, a feeling, or a possession.
Durch seine Erzählungen ließ er uns an seiner spannenden Reise teilhaben.
Through his stories, he let us participate in his exciting journey.
The verb is made up of 'Teil' (part) and 'haben' (to have). So the literal meaning is 'to have a part', which describes the concept of participating or being involved very well.
Er wollte an der Entscheidung teilhaben.
He wanted to participate in the decision.
'Teilhaben' is a separable verb. In a main clause in the present or simple past tense, the prefix 'teil' moves to the end of the sentence. In the perfect tense and in the infinitive with 'zu', it stays together.
Er hat an dem Erfolg seiner Kollegen teil.
He shares in his colleagues' success.
This verb is always used with the preposition 'an' and the dative. You have a share 'an etwas' (in something).
Wir möchten Sie an unserem Glück teilhaben lassen.
We would like to let you share in our happiness.
A very common and useful construction is 'jemanden an etwas teilhaben lassen' (to let someone share in something). This means that you allow another person to experience an event or feeling with you.
Mit seinen Fotos lässt er uns an seiner Weltreise teilhaben.
With his photos, he lets us share in his trip around the world.
to participate / involve
'beteiligen' and 'teilhaben' both have to do with having a share in something. 'sich beteiligen an' is often used when someone actively takes part in an action, project, or discussion. 'jemanden beteiligen an' means that someone receives a share, for example in the profits. 'teilhaben an' often sounds a bit more general and emphasizes that someone has a share in an experience, feeling, or possession. Learners may confuse the words because both can be used with 'an'. As a simple guide: for active participation, 'sich beteiligen' usually fits; for having a share or sharing in an experience, 'teilhaben' often fits.
Durch die Fotos konnten die Großeltern an der Reise der Familie teilhaben.
Through the photos, the grandparents were able to share in the family's trip.
Viele Kollegen beteiligen sich an der Planung der Reise.
Many colleagues are participating in the planning of the trip.