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Translation

to separate, divide; to sort (rubbish); to split up (reflexively)

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Word origin

From Old High German trennen, related to English tear (in the sense of ripping apart).

Origin
Old High German
Root
trennen
English cognates
tear

Grammar

Verb typeweak, perfect with haben

Examples

.

You should sort rubbish properly.

.

The two friends eventually split up.

Zaun .

A fence separates the two gardens.

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