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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHalf-share
/ˈhæfˌʃɛər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An equal division representing exactly fifty percent of a total portion, profit, cost, or interest.
"The partners agreed to operate the fishing vessel on a half-share basis." - 2
A fractional ownership unit equal to half of a full share in a company, cooperative, or venture.
"She purchased a half-share in the agricultural cooperative to receive weekly produce."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'healf' (half) combined with Old English 'scearu' (a share, cutting, or division). The compound emerged in early modern commercial and maritime contexts to denote an equal 50 percent division of profits, catches, or responsibilities between two parties.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Half-share" is said worldwide
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demi-part
Transliteration: də-mi paʁ
"Ils ont convenu de diviser les bénéfices en demi-part."
Halbanteil
Transliteration: halp-an-taɪl
"Er übernahm einen Halbanteil an dem Unternehmen."
mezza quota
Transliteration: ˈmɛd.dzə ˈkwɔ.ta
"Hanno acquistato una mezza quota della proprietà."
media parte
Transliteration: ˈme.ðja ˈpaɾ.te
"Trabajaban la tierra a media parte."
meia quota
Transliteration: ˈmɐj.ɐ ˈkwɔ.tɐ
"Eles dividiram o lucro em meia quota."
आधा हिस्सा
Transliteration: aadha hissa
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"व्यापार में हमारा आधा हिस्सा है।"
半份
Transliteration: bàn fèn
Script: 中文汉字
"他们按半份的比例分配收益。"
절반 지분
Transliteration: jeolban jibun
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리는 회사의 절반 지분을 가지고 있습니다."
半持分
Transliteration: han-mochibun
Script: 日本語
"彼は事業の半持分を所有している。"
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