verteilen
distribute
The German word 'verteilen' is a verb that is used to express the action of distributing or spreading something out. It is often used in contexts such as distributing resources, tasks, or information among a group of people. For example, 'Ich werde die Aufgaben unter den Mitarbeitern verteilen' means 'I will distribute the tasks among the employees'.
Example sentences using: verteilen
Wir müssen das Essen gleichmäßig verteilen.
We must distribute the food evenly.
This sentence is giving a directive or command, instructing that the food needs to be distributed equally. The verb 'verteilen' in this context is used to mean 'distribute'.
Die Lehrer verteilen die Bücher an die Schüler.
The teachers distribute the books to the students.
In this context, 'verteilen' illustrates the action of the teachers distributing books to the students. This is an instance of using 'verteilen' to refer to 'hand out' or 'give out'.
Sie verteilen die Karten auf den Tisch.
They are distributing the cards on the table.
This sentence depicts the physical action of spreading, or 'distributing', the cards on the table. 'Verteilen' in this instance represents an action done by a subject (they) to an object (cards).