Stellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "stellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: stellen
Simple past: stellte
Participle: gestellt

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 "stellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To put or place something"

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

📝 Some usage examples:

Er stellt das Buch auf den Tisch.He puts the book on the table.
Kannst du den Stuhl hier stellen?Can you put the chair here?
Sie stellt die Vase ins Regal.She places the vase on the shelf.

2.) "To ask a question or raise a problem"

Definition: "To formulate a question or raise a problem."
Translation(s): to ask, to pose, to raise
Synonym(s): fragen, anfragen
Related word(s): Frage, Problem

📝 Some usage examples:

Er stellt eine Frage.He asks a question.
Sie stellt oft schwierige Fragen.She often asks difficult questions.
Ich möchte Ihnen eine Frage stellen.I would like to ask you a question.

3.) "To provide or make available"

Definition: "To provide or make available."
Translation(s): to provide, to make available, to supply
Synonym(s): Anbieten, Bereitstellen
Related word(s): Angebot, Bereitstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Firma stellt uns die Werkzeuge zur Verfügung.The company provides us with the tools.
Wir stellen alle notwendigen Ressourcen bereit.We provide all necessary resources.
Der Manager stellt das Budget zur Verfügung.The manager provides the budget.

4.) "To adjust or regulate"

Definition: "To adjust or regulate something."
Translation(s): to adjust, to regulate, to set
Synonym(s): Einstellen, Regulieren
Related word(s): Einstellung, Regelung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er stellt die Lautstärke ein.He adjusts the volume.
Sie stellt die Uhr auf die richtige Zeit.She sets the clock to the correct time.
Kannst du die Temperatur stellen?Can you set the temperature?

5.) "To surrender or present oneself to an authority"

Definition: "To present or surrender oneself to an authority."
Translation(s): surrender, turn oneself in, present oneself
Synonym(s): sich melden, sich ergeben
Related word(s): Ergebenheit, Meldung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Verbrecher stellt sich der Polizei.The criminal surrenders to the police.
Er stellt sich freiwillig.He surrenders voluntarily.
Sie stellt sich den Behörden.She presents herself to the authorities.

6.) "To simulate or pretend something"

Definition: "To simulate or feign something."
Translation(s): feign, simulate, pretend, fake
Synonym(s): vortäuschen, Schauspielern
Related word(s): Simulation, Täuschung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er stellt einen Unfall.He fakes an accident.
Sie stellt sich krank.She pretends to be sick.
Er stellt Interesse.He feigns interest.

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