VERB
stellen/ˈʃtɛlən/to put; to set; to pose (a question)
stellen is a German verb that means to put, to set, or to pose (a question). It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte" and the past participle is "gestellt".
Definitions
1.to put or place in an upright position(placing/moving)
a.to move something to a specific location (usually upright)
Sie stellt die Vase auf den Tisch.—She puts the vase on the table.
2.to pose or present (a question, task, etc.)(questions/tasks)
a.to ask or pose a question
Er stellt eine Frage.—He asks a question.
3.to set or adjust (a device, setting, etc.)(setting devices)
a.to set an alarm, clock, etc.
Ich stelle den Wecker auf sieben Uhr.—I set the alarm for seven o'clock.
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 set, or to pose (a question). 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.
