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/someone to a standing position or at a location)(placement, movement)
a.to set something upright or place it somewhere; to put something into position
Er stellte die Vase auf den Tisch.—He put the vase on the table.
2.to pose (a question), to set (a task, a record), to appoint (someone to a position)(posing/asking/setting)
a.to ask or pose a question
Darf ich Ihnen eine Frage stellen?—May I ask you a question?
b.to set a record or a task
Sie stellte einen neuen Weltrekord auf.—She set a new world record.
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.
