splitting
word · lemma: split
/ˈspɫɪtɪŋ/
SPLI-ting
/splˈɪtɪŋ/
SPLI-ting
Definition
'Splitting' means dividing something into two or more parts. It can refer to physically breaking something apart or separating into groups or sections.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by 'up' ('splitting up the team'), or describes sharp pain ('splitting headache'). Pronounced with a strong 't' sound. Not to be confused with 'spilling' (to pour accidentally).
Spanish: dividir - partir - separación (cuando se usa como sustantivo, p.ej. 'splitting of the group')Portuguese (BR): dividindo - partindoPortuguese (PT): a dividir - a partirChinese (Simplified): 分开 - 分裂Chinese (Traditional): 分開 - 分裂Hindi: बाँटना - विभाजन करनाArabic: تقسيم - انفصالBengali: ভাগ করা - ভাগ হওয়াRussian: разделение - раскалываниеJapanese: 分けること - 割ることVietnamese: chia ra - tách raKorean: 나누기 - 쪼개기Turkish: bölme - ayırmaUrdu: تقسیم کرنا - بانٹناIndonesian: membagi - memisahkan
Example Sentences
After the argument, they ended up splitting up.
natural
They are splitting the cake into eight pieces.
basic
I have a splitting headache.
basic
The teacher is splitting the class into groups.
basic
We’re splitting the bill, so everyone pays their share.
natural
She’s been splitting her time between two jobs.
natural