No. 11,414 in German
split
The German word "split" is a borrowed term referring to a division, separation, or breaking into parts.
In a sentence
Die Gruppe entschied sich, sich zu splitten und verschiedene Wege zu gehen.
The group decided to split up and go different ways.
Here, 'splitten' is used as a reflexive verb, indicating the act of dividing or separating (split up) within a group.
Er hat das Holz mit einem Axt gesplitten.
He split the wood with an axe.
In this case, 'splitten' refers to the physical act of splitting or breaking something into parts, specifically wood.
Das Unternehmen verfolgte eine Geschäftsstrategie, bei der sie sich in verschiedene Teams splittete.
The company followed a business strategy where they split into different teams.
Here, 'splitten' is used metaphorically to describe the division of resources or personnel within an organizational context.
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