VERB
setzen/ˈzɛt͡sn̩/to set; to put; to seat
setzen is a German verb that means to set, to put, or to seat. It is pronounced /ˈzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte" and the past participle is "gesetzt".
Definitions
1.to put or place something somewhere deliberately(placing)
a.to put or set something onto/in/on top of something
Er setzt das Glas auf den Tisch.—He puts the glass on the table.
2.to seat someone(seating someone)
a.to make someone sit down
Bitte setzen Sie sich.—Please sit down.
3.to initiate or establish something(causing something to begin or exist)
a.to set a record or start something new
Sie hat einen neuen Rekord gesetzt.—She set a new record.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | setzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze |
| Present (du) | setzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte |
| Participle II | gesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte |
| Imperative (singular) | setze |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "setzen" mean in English?
- "setzen" means to set, to put, or to seat. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "setzen"?
- "setzen" is pronounced /ˈzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "setzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "setzen" is "gesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "setzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "setzen" becomes "setzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "setzen"?
- "setzen" is a verb in German.
