VERB
stellen/ˈʃtɛlən/to put; to place; to set
stellen is a German verb that means to put, to place, or to set. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte" and the past participle is "gestellt".
Definitions
1.to put or place something in an upright position(putting/moving something to a location)
a.to put, set or stand something somewhere
Sie stellt die Vase auf den Tisch.—She puts the vase on the table.
2.to provide or assign (often in context like 'zur Verfügung stellen')(assigning or providing)
a.to provide something for use
Die Firma stellt einen Wagen zur Verfügung.—The company provides a car.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle |
| Present (du) | stellst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte |
| Participle II | gestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte |
| Imperative (singular) | stelle |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stellen" mean in English?
- "stellen" means to put, to place, or to set. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stellen"?
- "stellen" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stellen" is "gestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stellen" becomes "stellte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stellen"?
- "stellen" is a verb in German.
