Hinstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to place", "to put" or "to set".

Essential properties of "hinstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hinstellen
  • Simple past: stellte hin
  • Participle: hingestellt

See full conjugation of hinstellen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Vase auf den Tisch hingestellt.He placed the vase on the table.
  2. Kannst du die Kiste bitte dort hinstellen?Can you please put the box there?
  3. Sie stellte den Stuhl in die Ecke hin.She put the chair in the corner.

2.) "To present/describe someone in a certain way"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich als Experte hingestellt.He presented himself as an expert.
  2. Sie stellte ihn als sehr kompetent hin.She portrayed him as very competent.
  3. Er stellt sich immer als Opfer hin.He always portrays himself as a victim.

3.) "To stand up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stellte sich vor der Klasse hin.He stood up in front of the class.
  2. Sie stellte sich neben ihn hin.She stood next to him.
  3. Er stellte sich auf den Stuhl hin.He stood on the chair.
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