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Abteilung

section

German grammar
dieAbteilungf
Meaning of Abteilung

store division

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German[ˈapˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ]
section
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Abteilung belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store, Websites and Apps". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Abteilungsection
Gastguest
Begrüßunggreeting
Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers

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What's the difference between Abteilung / Abschnitt / Teil

🇩🇪German
Abteilung

A general area or zone inside a store; broader and less specific than Abteilung.

B1Often

Die Schuhe sind in einem eigenen Bereich des Geschäfts.

Обувь находится в отдельной зоне магазина.

A
🇩🇪German
Abschnitt

A segment, part, or section; in a store it usually refers more to a part of space or text than to a department.

B1Often

Der hintere Abschnitt des Ladens ist für Sonderangebote reserviert.

Задняя часть магазина отведена под специальные предложения.

T
🇩🇪German
Teil

A part of something; the most general word, usable almost everywhere, but it does not specifically mean a store department.

B1Very Often

Der Damenmode-Teil des Geschäfts ist im ersten Stock.

Отдел женской моды находится на первом этаже магазина.

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How to pronounce Abteilung and what this word means

Abteilung translation: section. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Abteilung

[ˈapˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ]

Abteilung translation

section

Abteilung transcription

[ˈapˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ]

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Abteilung meaning: what does it mean?

Teil eines Geschäfts, in dem ähnliche Waren zusammengefasst sind

Abteilung pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Abteilung is pronounced as [ˈapˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Abteilung part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, Abteilung (section) can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Abteilung part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

Yes, Abteilung (section) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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