umsetzen/ˈʊmˌzɛt͡sn̩/to implement; to transfer; to convert
umsetzen is a German verb that means to implement, to transfer, or to convert. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte um" and the past participle is "umgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to put into practice or to implement something(plan; projekt)
a.to carry out or realize plans, ideas, or projects
Die Regierung versucht, das neue Gesetz schnell umzusetzen.—The government is trying to implement the new law quickly.
2.to move someone/something to a different place(position; location)
a.to transfer someone or something from one seat, place, or position to another
Bitte setzen Sie die Gäste an einen anderen Tisch um.—Please move the guests to another table.
3.to convert, to change from one form into another(conversion; transformation)
a.to transform materials or substances
Die Anlage setzt Sonnenenergie in Strom um.—The system converts solar energy into electricity.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | umsetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze um |
| Present (du) | setzt um |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt um |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte um |
| Participle II | umgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte um |
| Imperative (singular) | setze um |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt um |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umsetzen" mean in English?
- "umsetzen" means to implement, to transfer, or to convert. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umsetzen"?
- "umsetzen" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "umsetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "umsetzen" is "umgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "umsetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "umsetzen" becomes "setzte um" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "umsetzen"?
- "umsetzen" is a verb in German.
