delar

Delar is a word in Swedish with two main grammatical uses: as a noun (plural of del) meaning parts or portions; and as the present tense of the verb dela meaning to divide or share. As a noun, delar denotes components or segments of a larger whole, commonly used in phrases like delarna av maskinen (the parts of the machine) or en del av ett projekt (a portion of a project).

As a verb, delar is the third-person singular present indicative form of dela. It means to divide, share, or distribute. Examples: Hon delar ut böckerna till barnen (She distributes the books to the children) and Vi delar på kostnaderna (We share the costs).

In Swedish usage, the meanings are distinct but related; the noun usage typically appears with definite articles or adjectives, while the verb usage appears in present tense constructions with a subject. The word is common in both everyday and formal language. Etymology traces to older Germanic roots through the Swedish verb dela and the noun del, with influence from Old Norse.