Setzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "setzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: setzen
Simple past: setzte
Participle: gesetzt

regulartransitive

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 "setzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To put or place something somewhere"

Definition: "To place something in a specific position or location."
Translation(s): to put, to place, to set
Synonym(s): stellen, legen
Antonym(s): entfernen
Related word(s): Setzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er setzt die Tasse auf den Tisch.He puts the cup on the table.
Bitte setzen Sie das Buch ins Regal.Please put the book on the shelf.
Sie setzen die Pflanze auf die Fensterbank.She places the plant on the windowsill.

2.) "To sit or seat someone"

Definition: "To sit down or make someone sit down."
Translation(s): to sit, to seat oneself, to make sit
Synonym(s): sich hinsetzen
Antonym(s): aufstehen
Related word(s): Sitz, Sitzplatz

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich setze mich auf den Stuhl.I sit down on the chair.
Er setzte die Kinder an den Tisch.He seated the children at the table.
Sie setzten sich auf die Couch.They sat down on the couch.

3.) "To establish or set something, like rules or goals"

Definition: "To establish or fix something, such as a rule or a standard."
Translation(s): to set, to establish, to fix, to define
Synonym(s): festlegen, bestimmen
Antonym(s): aufheben
Related word(s): Setzung, Einstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung setzt neue Standards.The government sets new standards.
Wir setzen klare Ziele für das Projekt.We set clear goals for the project.
Der Lehrer setzt die Regeln für die Klasse.The teacher sets the rules for the class.

4.) "To risk something, e.g., money in a bet"

Definition: "To risk something, such as money in a bet."
Translation(s): to bet, to wager, to stake
Synonym(s): wetten
Related word(s): Einsatz

📝 Some usage examples:

Er setzt viel Geld auf das Pferd.He bets a lot of money on the horse.
Sie setzten alles auf eine Karte.They put all their eggs in one basket.
Ich setze 50 Euro auf das Spiel.I bet 50 Euros on the game.

5.) "To initiate or start something"

Definition: "To initiate or start something."
Translation(s): to start, to initiate, to set in motion, to implement
Synonym(s): starten, beginnen
Antonym(s): stoppen
Related word(s): Einsetzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er setzt den Motor in Gang.He starts the engine.
Sie setzen die Maschine in Bewegung.They set the machine in motion.
Wir setzen das Projekt um.We implement the project.

6.) "To apply or use something"

Definition: "To apply or use something in a specific situation."
Translation(s): to apply, to use, to employ
Synonym(s): anwenden
Related word(s): Einsatz

📝 Some usage examples:

Er setzt alle seine Fähigkeiten ein.He uses all his skills.
Sie setzen moderne Technologien ein.They employ modern technologies.
Ich setze meine Kenntnisse in der Praxis ein.I apply my knowledge in practice.

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