Set meanings in German

setzen

Example:

Please set the table for dinner.

Bitte decke den Tisch für das Abendessen.

He set the vase on the shelf.

Er stellte die Vase ins Regal.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when placing objects in a specific position or location.

Note: Can also mean 'to sit' when referring to people.

festlegen

Example:

They set a date for the meeting.

Sie legten ein Datum für das Treffen fest.

The rules are set and cannot be changed.

Die Regeln sind festgelegt und können nicht geändert werden.

Usage: formalContext: Refers to establishing or determining something.

Note: Often used in a professional or official capacity.

anstellen

Example:

She set the alarm for 6 a.m.

Sie stellte den Wecker auf 6 Uhr morgens.

I need to set a reminder on my phone.

Ich muss eine Erinnerung auf meinem Handy einstellen.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when adjusting or programming devices or equipment.

Note: Commonly used with electronic devices.

put

To place something in a particular position or location.

Example: She put the book on the table.

Note: Similar to 'set' in terms of action, but 'put' emphasizes the act of placing something in a specific position.

establish

To create or set up something that will last or be recognized.

Example: The company aims to establish a strong presence in the market.

Note: More formal and implies a sense of permanence compared to 'set.'

arrange

To organize or place things in a particular order or pattern.

Example: She arranged the flowers in a vase.

Note: Focuses on organizing items in a specific way or order.

fix

To repair, mend, or make something firm or stable.

Example: He fixed the broken chair.

Note: Emphasizes the act of repairing or making something stable or secure.

appoint

To assign a job or role to someone.

Example: They appointed her as the new manager.

Note: Specifically refers to assigning a position or role to someone.

Set the table

To arrange plates, utensils, and glasses on a table before a meal.

Example: Could you please set the table for dinner?

Note: The word 'set' here means arranging objects in a particular way.

Set the record straight

To provide accurate information or correct misunderstandings.

Example: I need to set the record straight about what really happened.

Note: The phrase uses 'set' in a figurative sense to mean establishing the truth.

Set in stone

Something that is fixed and cannot be changed easily.

Example: The plans are not set in stone yet, so changes can still be made.

Note: This idiom suggests permanence or rigidity, unlike the flexibility of the word 'set'.

Set the stage

To prepare a situation or environment for something to happen.

Example: The opening act really set the stage for an unforgettable performance.

Note: In this context, 'set' implies creating a favorable or appropriate setting.

Set the tone

To establish a particular mood or attitude for a situation.

Example: Her welcoming speech set a positive tone for the meeting.

Note: Using 'set' here conveys the idea of influencing the atmosphere or ambiance.

Set a precedent

To establish a standard or example for others to follow.

Example: The court's decision will set a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.

Note: The phrase 'set a precedent' implies creating a model or guideline.

Set the bar

To establish a high standard or expectation for others to meet or surpass.

Example: Their innovative design really set the bar high for competitors.

Note: This idiom uses 'set' to indicate establishing a benchmark or measure of comparison.

Set off

To cause something to start, especially suddenly.

Example: The loud noise set off car alarms in the neighborhood.

Note: In this context, 'set off' means triggering or initiating an action.

Settle down

To relax or make oneself comfortable in a quiet way.

Example: After a long day, it's nice to settle down with a good book.

Note: The phrase 'settle down' suggests calming oneself or finding a state of rest.

All set

Means fully prepared or ready for something.

Example: Are you ready to go? - Yes, I'm all set.

Note: The slang term implies being ready or prepared, while 'set' alone doesn't emphasize preparedness in this context.

Settle up

To pay a debt or bill, often after a shared expense.

Example: Let's settle up the bill before we leave.

Note: The slang term specifically refers to resolving financial matters, unlike the general meaning of 'set'.

Set the record

To provide correct information or clarify a situation.

Example: He set the record straight about what happened that night.

Note: This term is a more casual way of saying 'set the record straight'.

Set the table for dinner.

Decke den Tisch für das Abendessen.

I bought a set of new dishes.

Ich habe ein Set neuer Geschirr gekauft.

The teacher gave us a set of math problems to solve.

Der Lehrer gab uns ein Set von Mathematikaufgaben zum Lösen.

Set - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: set

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): set

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sets, set

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): set

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): set

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): set

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): setting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sets

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): set

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): set

Syllabification and Stress

set Contains 1 syllables: set

Phonetic transcription: ˈset

set , ˈset (The red syllable is stressed)

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set: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).

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