This is the 14125th most frequent German word.
gespaltener
"Split" or "divided."
In this sentence, 'gespaltener' is an adjective derived from the verb 'spalten', meaning 'to split', describing the tree.
Ein gespaltener Baum lag quer über der Straße.
A split tree lay across the road.
Here, 'gespaltener' metaphorically indicates a divided or conflicting nature of the opinion.
Er hatte eine gespaltener Meinung zu diesem Thema.
He had a divided opinion on this subject.
In this example, 'gespaltener' refers to a conflicting or divided character trait, often used in psychological or dramatic contexts.