geteiltes

Geteiltes is a German adjective formed from the verb teilen (to share, to divide) using the past participle geteilt. It conveys a state that is either shared or divided, depending on the context. As an attributive modifier it agrees with the noun it describes; for example, after an indefinite article you would typically say ein geteiltes Leid (a shared suffering), while with a definite article the form is das geteilte Leid (the shared suffering).

In usage, geteiltes can denote solidarity or common experience, as in shared feelings or responsibilities, and it can also describe a division or fragmentation among groups. The meaning is determined by the noun it modifies and the surrounding context.

Common collocations include geteilte Verantwortung (shared responsibility), geteilte Meinungen (divergent opinions), geteilte Erfahrungen (shared experiences), geteiltes Leid (shared suffering), and geteilte Freude (shared joy). Historically, phrases like das geteilte Deutschland are used to describe a divided country, notably during the Cold War era when East and West Germany were separated.

Etymologically, geteiltes derives from teilen, with ge- and the past participle form used as an adjective. The term is neutral and widely found in journalism, literature, and everyday language to express a state of sharedness or division.

See also: Teilung, geteilt, geteilte Meinungen.