Oppdele

Oppdele is a Norwegian verb meaning to divide, split, or partition. It is used both in literal contexts (for example dividing an object or area) and in abstract contexts (such as dividing tasks, topics, or groups). The verb corresponds to English verbs like "to divide," "to split," and "to partition."

Grammatically, the infinitive form is å oppdele. Common conjugations include present tense oppdeler, preterite oppdelte, and past participle oppdelt. A related and frequently used separable construction is dele opp, which has similar meaning and usage; speakers may prefer one form over the other depending on emphasis or dialect. The noun form oppdeling refers to the act or result of dividing, while oppdelt is used adjectivally to describe something that has been divided.

Etymology traces oppdele to the prefix opp- (up/apart) combined with dele (to share or give). Usage spans many fields, including mathematics (partitioning sets), administration (dividing responsibilities), geography (splitting regions), computing (segmenting data), and everyday tasks (cutting food into pieces).

Examples: "Vi må oppdele arbeidet i mindre oppgaver" (We must divide the work into smaller tasks). Synonyms include dele, splitte and dele opp, each with subtle differences in register and emphasis.