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verteilung
German → American English
American English
distribution
Das Verteilen oder die Aufteilung von etwas auf mehrere Personen, Orte oder Bereiche; auch das Ergebnis dieses Vorgangs.
Die Verteilung der Hilfe verlief schnell und organisiert.Use Verteilung for the general act or result of distributing something, especially in formal, technical, or economic contexts. In everyday German, Aufteilung is often more natural when you mean “splitting up” something among people or parts.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Verteilung” mean in English?
“Verteilung” means “distribution” or “allocation” in English, depending on the context.
Is “Verteilung” the same as “Aufteilung”?
They overlap, but “Verteilung” often means distribution in a broader or more formal sense, while “Aufteilung” is more about dividing something into parts.
How do you use “Verteilung” in a sentence?
Example: “Die Verteilung der Ressourcen ist ungleich.” = “The distribution of resources is uneven.”
What is the plural of “Verteilung”?
The plural is “Verteilungen.”