adjective
gespalten
divide
The German word "gespalten" is the past participle of the verb "spalten", which means "to split" or "to cleave". The root "spalten" refers to breaking or dividing something into parts. "Gespalten" therefore means "split", "divided", or "cleft".
Similar words include:
- "geteilt" (divided)
- "unterteilt" (subdivided)
- "zerspalten" (fragmented, more intense splitting)
Differences:
- "Gespalten" often implies a literal or figurative splitting into two parts and can also describe contradictions within ideas or opinions.
- "Geteilt" is more general for anything divided or shared.
- "Zerspalten" suggests a more forceful or thorough breaking apart.
Example:
Eine gespaltene Meinung = "A divided opinion" (conflicting views).
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Examples
Die Meinungen in der Gruppe sind gespalten.adjective
The opinions in the group are divided.
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