Nachstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stalk", "to pursue" or "to harass".

Essential properties of "nachstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachstellen
Simple past: stellte nach
Participle: nachgestellt

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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 "nachstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Persistently follow or stalk someone"

Definition: "To follow or stalk someone persistently."
Translation(s): to stalk, to pursue, to harass, to follow
Synonym(s): verfolgen, belästigen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vermeiden
Related word(s): Verfolgung, Belästigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Detektiv musste dem Verdächtigen unauffällig nachstellen.The detective had to discreetly follow the suspect.
Der Paparazzo stellt dem Prominenten ständig nach.The paparazzi constantly stalks the celebrity.
Sie fühlte sich unwohl, weil ihr jemand nachstellte.She felt uncomfortable because someone was stalking her.

2.) "Adjust or modify something to function correctly"

Definition: "To adjust or modify something so that it functions correctly."
Translation(s): adjust, readjust, set, regulate, calibrate
Synonym(s): einstellen, regulieren
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): Einstellung, Regulierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Techniker musste die Maschine nachstellen.The technician had to adjust the machine.
Nach dem Umzug musste er die Antenne nachstellen.After the move, he had to readjust the antenna.
Die Uhr geht falsch, ich muss sie nachstellen.The clock is wrong, I have to set it.

3.) "Recreate or imitate a situation or scene"

Definition: "To recreate or imitate a situation or scene."
Translation(s): recreate, re-enact, imitate, stage
Synonym(s): nachahmen, simulieren
Antonym(s): vermeiden, unterlassen
Related word(s): Nachahmung, Simulation

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Regisseur wollte die Szene originalgetreu nachstellen.The director wanted to recreate the scene faithfully.
Im Museum wird die Schlacht detailgetreu nachgestellt.In the museum, the battle is re-enacted in detail.
Die Kinder stellen die Geschichte im Spiel nach.The children re-enact the story in their game.

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