zweigeteilt
two-part
Consisting of two separate parts.
EXAMPLE
Die zweigeteilte Ausstellung zeigt Kunst aus zwei verschiedenen Epochen.
The two-part exhibition showcases art from two different eras.
zweigeteilt
two-part / divided
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Meanings
zweigeteilt
divided
Split into two opposing groups, opinions, or areas.
EXAMPLE
Die öffentliche Meinung zu diesem Vorschlag ist zweigeteilt.
Public opinion on this proposal is divided.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry zweigeteilt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | zweigeteilt |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to zweigeteilt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to zweigeteilt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to zweigeteilt.
Usage tips
Word formation
In “zweigeteilt” (two-part / divided), you can recognize “zwei” (two) and “geteilt” (divided), the participle of “teilen” (to divide). The two parts do not have to be the same size.
EXAMPLE
Die Fläche ist zweigeteilt: Ein kleiner Bereich dient als Garten, der größere als Parkplatz.
The area is divided into two parts: A small section is used as a garden, and the larger one as a parking lot.
Typical collocations
When referring to objects and their design, phrases such as “ein zweigeteilter Bildschirm” (a split screen), “eine zweigeteilte Tür” (a two-part door), or “eine zweigeteilte Fläche” (an area divided into two parts) are common.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem zweigeteilten Bildschirm sehen wir links den Text und rechts die Bilder.
On the split screen, we can see the text on the left and the images on the right.
Context clue
With “Meinung” (opinion), “Reaktionen” (reactions), or “Öffentlichkeit” (public opinion), “zweigeteilt” (divided) is used figuratively. The following part of the sentence often explains what the opposing sides are.
EXAMPLE
Die Reaktionen auf den neuen Plan waren zweigeteilt: Einige begrüßten ihn, andere lehnten ihn entschieden ab.
Reactions to the new plan were divided: Some welcomed it, while others firmly rejected it.
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