der Anteil, -e
share
Es ist ein Teil von etwas Ganzem, den man besitzt oder bekommt.
Meaning (English)
Anteil means “share,” “portion,” or “part” of a whole.
Common uses:
-
A portion/part of something (often abstract or measurable)
- ein Anteil an der Arbeit = a share of the work
- der Anteil der Frauen = the proportion/share of women
- sein Anteil am Erfolg = his contribution/share in the success
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A share in a company (ownership unit)
- einen Anteil kaufen/verkaufen = to buy/sell a stake (shares)
- Gesellschaftsanteil / Unternehmensanteil = company share/ownership interest
Parts / Word structure
- an- (prefix meaning “at/on/to” in many contexts)
- Teil = “part”
- Literally: “part attached to something / part belonging to something”, i.e., a share/portion.
German synonyms
Depending on meaning:
- portion/share/proportion: Teil, Teilstück, Portion, Anteilssatz, Quote, Prozentsatz
- stake/ownership share: Beteiligung, Aktie (if specifically a stock share), Geschäftsanteil
German antonyms (where applicable)
No perfect single opposite in all contexts, but possible contrasts:
- Ganzes (the whole)
- Gesamtheit (totality)
- For “shareholding”: Alleineigentum (sole ownership) / vollständiger Besitz (complete ownership)
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Examples
Jeder Anteil zählt.noun
Every share counts.
Sein Anteil an dem Projekt ist sehr wichtig.noun
His share in the project is very important.
Sein Anteil an der Firma ist groß.noun
His share in the company is large.
Unser Anteil am Erfolg war groß.noun
Our share in the success was large.
Unser Anteil daran bleibt wichtig.noun
Our share in it remains important.
Mein Anteil an der Aufgabe war sehr groß.noun
My share of the task was very large.
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