VERB
aufstellen/ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtɛlən/to set up; to put up; to nominate
aufstellen is a German verb that means to set up, to put up, or to nominate. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte auf" and the past participle is "aufgestellt".
Definitions
1.to put something in an upright position; to set up(physically placing)
a.to place something somewhere so that it stands upright
Er stellt einen Stuhl in die Ecke auf.—He sets a chair up in the corner.
b.to assemble or install equipment, displays, etc.
Die Polizei hat Straßensperren aufgestellt.—The police set up roadblocks.
2.to nominate, propose, or appoint someone for a position or office(nominate/designate)
a.to nominate a candidate
Die Partei hat ihre Kandidatin für das Amt aufgestellt.—The party nominated its candidate for the office.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle auf |
| Present (du) | stellst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte auf |
| Participle II | aufgestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | stell auf |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufstellen" mean in English?
- "aufstellen" means to set up, to put up, or to nominate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufstellen"?
- "aufstellen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufstellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufstellen" is "aufgestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufstellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufstellen" becomes "stellte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufstellen"?
- "aufstellen" is a verb in German.
