trennen
separate
Etwas in zwei oder mehr Teile aufteilen, sodass sie nicht mehr zusammen sind.
The German word "trennen" is a verb that means "to separate" or "to divide". It is derived from the noun "Trennung" which means "separation" or "division". "Trennen" can also mean "to disconnect" or "to part".
Similar words in German include:
- "scheiden" (to part/divorce)
- "teilen" (to divide)
- "abgrenzen" (to delimit)
- "lösen" (to detach)
Differences between "trennen" and similar words:
- Scheiden: Often used in the context of marriage and refers specifically to divorce rather than general separation.
- Teilen: Typically used for dividing something into parts or sharing, it doesn't necessarily imply separation.
- Abgrenzen: Refers to setting clear boundaries or distinctions between things, often used in a more abstract or conceptual context.
- Lösen: Emphasizes the idea of detaching or resolving; it can involve more intricate or intertwined connections compared to "trennen".
Using "trennen" generally conveys the idea of breaking a connection or keeping things apart in both physical and abstract senses.
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Examples
Du solltest Stoffe vor dem Waschen trennen.verb
You should separate fabrics before washing.
Sie trennen den Müll ordnungsgemäß.verb
They separate the trash properly.
Er trennt das Altpapier vom Restmüll.verb
He separates the waste paper from the residual waste.
Wir trennen unseren Müll sorgfältig.verb
We separate our trash carefully.
Der Lehrer trennte die streitenden Schüler.verb
The teacher separated the arguing students.
Leider trennten sich meine Eltern vor zwei Jahren.verb
Unfortunately, my parents separated two years ago.
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